Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
2023-10-26 Meeting Packet
Agenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Draft Minutes: September 21, 2023 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.2024 Roadway Reconstruction Projects VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra+c Safety Report of September 26, 2023 B.2023 Work Plan Updates VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta3 Comments A.2024 Work Plan Update B.Proposed 2024 Regular Meeting Dates X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli5cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Draft Minutes: September 21, 2023 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of September 21, 2023 regular meeting. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes Sep 21, 2023 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission City Hall Community Room September 21, 2023 Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to appoint Commissioner Plumb-Smith as Acting Chair for the September 21, 2023 regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried. I. Call To Order Acting Chair Plumb-Smith called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Wright, Donnelly Absent: Commissioners Brown, Johnson, Lewis, McCarthy, Karoussos Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni A. Welcome Commissioners Donnelly and Karoussos The Commission welcomed new Student Commissioners Donnelly and Karoussos. III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to approve the agenda with an amendment to move Item VI.D 2024 Work Plan Proposal after Item IV. Community Comment. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Community Comment Ari Malek, 6321 St. Johns Avenue, testified about Item A3 on the Traffic Safety Report of August 29, 2023. Malek noted that an increased number of vehicles are using the path between Lake Nancy and Otto Pond, which is dangerous to pedestrians because of the width of the path and the proximity to the waterbodies. Malek supported the staff recommendation to add a bollard on either side of the path, but requested that the bollards be removable for the winter months so the City can continue to snowplow. V. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 Work Plan Proposal The Commission continued to discuss the work plan proposal and ranked initiatives as follows: 1. Traffic Safety Infrastructure Research and Recommendations 2. Traffic Safety Community Outreach Campaign 3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review 4. Parking 5. Edina Transportation Commission 20th Anniversary Recognition & Celebration Parking Lot: organized trash collection, transit service advocacy and expansion, boulevard tree planting Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Wright to approve the 2024 Work Plan Proposal. All voted aye. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VI. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Rubenstein to approve the August 17, 2023 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report of August 29, 2023 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of August 29, 2023. VIII. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Rubenstein and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to adjourn the August 17, 2023 regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 SEAT NAME 1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% 2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 89% 3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% 4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 89% 5 Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% 6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% 7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 2 67% 8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 67% 9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% 10 Donnelly, Sam (s) 1 1 100% 11 Karoussos, Evangelia (s) 0 0% Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Aaron Ditzler, Assistant City Engineer Item Activity: Subject:2024 Roadway Reconstruction Projects Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on proposed roadway projects. INTRODUCTION: Assistant City Engineer Aaron Ditzler and Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni will present the proposed 2024 roadway reconstruction projects (see attached supporting documents). ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Engineering Study: Southdale B Draft Engineering Study: Concord B/C Staff Presentation ENGINEERING STUDY SOUTHDALE B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Barrie Road, Heritage Drive, W 65th Street IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-464 OCTOBER 20, 2023 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Aaron Ditzler Reg. No. Date DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 2 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local bituminous and concrete streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalk and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $X_____. 36.88% of the roadway cost will be funded through property taxes and 63.12% will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $X_____ per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X_____ and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $X_____ and will be funded through the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. INITIATION: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. The project complies with the City’s Living Streets Policy, Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services” and “maintain a sound public infrastructure” and the “Strong Foundations” City budget goal. This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer system and pedestrian facilities. LOCATION: The project includes Barrie Road, Heritage Drive and West 65th Street. A detailed location map of the project is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Project Area Map DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS:Roadways The roadways in this neighborhood were originally constructed in the 1960s (see Photo 1). Photo 1: Southdale B Neighborhood, 1971 Maintenance records indicate Heritage Drive was seal coated in 1990 and overlayed in 2010. All the streets in the neighborhood have concrete curb and gutter (Barrie Road, as a concrete street, has integral curb). The West 65th Street roadway width is 44’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb), Barrie Road roadway width is 36’, and Heritage Drive is 30’. A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area performed by Braun Intertec showed the roadway section varies from 2.25” to 6.5” of pavement over an apparent aggregate base followed by an assortment of silty sand, clayey sand, or sand soils. As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 4 78 and the average PCI for Southdale B is 39. An example of the current pavement condition can be seen in Photo 2. Photo 2: Existing Pavement Condition Traffic and Crash Data Staff measured traffic volumes and speeds at several locations within or near the neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes within the neighborhood range between 1,060 and 1,902 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 22.9 and 24.3 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities A continuous sidewalk is present on the north side of Heritage Drive beginning 180 feet east of Barrie Road to Xerxes Avenue, and discontinuous sidewalk segments are present on the south side between York Avenue and Xerxes Avenue. Sidewalk is also present on the east side of Barrie Road adjacent to 3330 West 66th Street; all sidewalks are in average condition. Pedestrian facilities are also present immediately adjacent to the project area on Xerxes Avenue, West 65th Street and West 66th Street. Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities within the project area. There is a shared-use path on the north side of West 66th Street immediately adjacent to the project area. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 5 Transit Facilities Metro Transit’s Express Route 578 serves this neighborhood, with bus stops along Barrie Road, Heritage Drive, West 65th Street and Xerxes Avenue. Local Route 6 also serves the neighborhood, with stops along Xerxes Avenue, West 66th Street, Drew Avenue and West 65th Street. About half of the stops within the project area are accessible by sidewalks; none have bus shelters. The Southdale Transit Center is approximately ¼ mile (or a 5-minute walk) to the south, accessible by existing pedestrian facilities. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE The watermain system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE Storm Sewer The storm sewer network is in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE Street Lighting The City owned street lighting system consists of lantern style lights mounted on aluminum poles and located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. The lighting is sufficient; however, the lights and conduit were installed in 1967 and are in poor condition and nearing the end of their useful life. Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, cable and fiber optic utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overhead and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. DESIGN INPUT: City Council 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan This plan, part of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, was developed to guide the City’s efforts to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. As shown in Appendix B, there is a proposed sidewalk on Barrie Road north of 3330 West 66th Street to Heritage Drive, on Heritage Drive between Barrie Road and 180 feet east of Barrie Road and on West 65th Street between Barrie Road and Colony Way. Appendix C shows proposed buffered bicycle lanes on Xerxes Avenue adjacent to the project area. 2015 Living Streets Policy This policy balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. The City will apply the Policy to all DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 6 street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or change in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. The Living Streets Plan includes 15 principles to guide implementation of the Policy, divided into four categories: All Users and All Modes, Connectivity, Context Sensitivity and Sustainability. Below is a summary of how these principles are incorporated into this project: All Users and All Modes – This project will improve mobility and access to the transportation network for a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and people with disabilities. Replacement of the pavement surfaces and traffic control signage will enhance safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity – This project involves maintaining a transportation system that can accommodate all modes of travel. Existing facilities form a multimodal network within the neighborhood. Context Sensitivity – Engineering strives to preserve and protect natural features within or adjacent to construction sites where feasible, including trees, waterways and sensitive slopes. Residents within the project area were invited to complete a questionnaire soliciting input on project design components, including multi-modal transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems. Sustainability – Engineering works closely with Public Works to implement infrastructure improvements with consideration of lifecycle costs and future maintenance. The new roadway section can be easily maintained long-term with the use of proactive rehabilitation treatments, which will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Reductions in impervious surfaces benefit water quality and may lessen the demand for chemicals to manage snow and ice (such as chloride). Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work; this includes utilizing trenchless technologies, such as pipe bursting or cured-in-place pipe liners. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary sewer system, minimizing regional wastewater treatment, reducing the risk of sewage surcharges, and limiting the risk of back-ups to residential properties. Relevant portions of the Living Streets Plan can be found in Appendix F. 2018 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan SECTION INCOMPLETE Climate Action Plan The CAP identified the following actions for consideration that would align with the roadway reconstruction project. Transportation and Land Use TL 1-2: Accelerate building on-street and off-street protected bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other walking infrastructure in high- need areas and fill connectivity gaps as identified in the City's Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 7 Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works Department. COMMENTS REQUESTED Police and Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire Departments. COMMENTS REQUESTED Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on October 26, 2023, a draft engineering study was provided for review. [2023 COMMENTS] Relevant minutes from the ETC meetings are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, virtual neighborhood informational presentations were posted on Better Together Edina in March 2021, September 2022, and October 2023. Residents were notified of the virtual meetings and were able to directly ask questions to staff from the Better Together Edina website, as well as telephone and email. Additionally, residents were invited to a meeting on [INCOMPLETE] to ask City Staff questions about the project. Materials from the virtual presentation can be found in Appendix H. On June 12, 2023, residents in Southdale B were asked to complete a questionnaire, soliciting feedback on motorized and non-motorized transportation, and local drainage problems within the project area. The questionnaire was completed by 28 of 321 property owners, a return rate of 9%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents: 20 of 28 (71%) were concerned or very concerned with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; 8 (29%) were not concerned. 16 (57%) were concerned or very concerned with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; 11 (39%) were not concerned. 22 (79%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood. 21 (75%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. 1 (4%) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. 1 (4%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; 25 (42%) reported parking on the street less than once per month. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys The full questionnaires and responses can be found in Appendix I. Relevant correspondence from residents regarding the project can be found in Appendix J. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 8 Metro Transit Metro Transit is in the process of implementing the E Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project, which will provide faster, more reliable transit services to portions of Local Route 6 adjacent to the project area. A BRT station (which will include amenities like shelters, ticketing machines and real-time departure information) is proposed on West 65th Street approximately 660’ from the western limits of the project area. Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2024 with service expected to commence by late 2025. More information can be found in Appendix K. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works and other City staff. Roadways Typical Section The bituminous and concrete roadways are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing bituminous pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. A minimum of 8” of aggregate base material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous non-wear and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. Significant subgrade removals may occur where areas of clay soils are present. The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. Barrie Road and Heritage Drive are designated as Local Connector Streets in the Living Streets Plan. Per the plan’s design guidelines, Local Connector Streets have a roadway width of 24-30’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb) with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. Staff is trying to balance the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Living Streets Plan roadway width recommendations with the curvilinear alignments, transit bus turning movements, existing parking, and potential tree and infrastructure impacts. See Table 1 in the next section for options the City will evaluate. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand and costs of construction and maintenance. The existing and proposed roadway widths, sidewalks and parking options are shown in Table 1. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 9 Street Existing Roadway Width (face to face), feet Proposed Roadway Width (face to face), feet Sidewalk Width, feet Boulevard Width, feet Parking Barrie Road (Heritage Drive to West 65th Street) 36 27-32 (TBD) 51 0-5 (TBD) Barrie Road (West 65th Street to West 66th Street) 36 24 5 0-5 None Heritage Drive (west of Barrie Road) 24-30 TBD 0 - TBD Heritage Drive (Barrie Road to Xerxes Avenue) 30 27-30 (TBD) 51 0-5 No-parking3 West 65th Street 44 24 5 3-5 No-parking 1 Spot replacement of the existing sidewalk will occur as necessary 2 Excludes existing no parking locations as shown in Appendix E 3 Excludes existing conditional parking locations as shown in Appendix E Table 1: Street Widths, Sidewalks and Parking Roadway Signage All traffic signage within the project area, including street name blades, will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix E). All new signs will conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities A 5’ boulevard-style concrete sidewalk is proposed on the east side of Barrie Road between 3330 West 66th Street and Heritage Drive, and on the north side of Heritage Drive between Barrie Road and 180 feet east of Barrie Road, and the north and, if feasible, south side of West 65th Street between 6401 France Avenue and Barrie Road. These sidewalks will connect to the existing sidewalks on Barrie Road, West 66th Street, Heritage Drive, Xerxes Avenue, West 65th Street and France Avenue. Figure 2 shows all existing and proposed pedestrian facilities. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 10 Figure 2: Existing and Proposed Pedestrian Facilities Locations were selected by staff based on existing topography, connections to existing facilities and private utility conflicts. The grass boulevard that will separate the new curb and the proposed sidewalk is proposed to be 5’-wide but may vary depending on construction conflicts. The separation from vehicle traffic creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment and is preferred by Public Works for snow storage. The extra width needed for the sidewalk and boulevard will be balanced between both sides of the street, where feasible. All adjacent pedestrian curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and portions of the existing sidewalk will be reconstructed as necessary. As the proposed sidewalk segments are not along Municipal State Aid routes, adjacent to City property nor included in the City’s Active Routes to School Plan, they will be maintained by the adjacent property owners. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 11 Bicycle Facilities There are no proposed bicycle facilities in this project area. Transit Facilities Accessible boarding areas (also referred to as ADA pads) will be constructed at all bus stops within the project area. Staff will coordinate with Metro Transit on the design and location of each pad. On-street parking will be restricted adjacent to existing bus stops to provide merge zones for buses. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer main has been televised, and portions will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks and groundwater infiltration into the sewer main. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain SECTION INCOMPLETE As part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan, staff plans to engage property owners who have unsealed private wells and encourage them to have them properly sealed. Storm Sewer Based on the scope of utility work, concrete curb and gutter will be replaced throughout the project, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. The storm sewer network will modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. Street Lighting The City owned street lighting system will be removed and replaced by Xcel Energy due to its poor condition. Staff is preparing an agreement with Xcel Energy for the proposed street lighting system work. The agreement will detail each agency’s responsibilities regarding construction, cost allocation, ownership, and future maintenance. Ownership and maintenance of the street lighting system will transition from the City to Xcel Energy. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on [INCOMPLETE], to discuss the proposed 2024 reconstruction projects and preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 12 RIGHT-OF-WAY/ EASEMENTS: Existing right-of-way in this neighborhood varies from 50’ to 60’. It is anticipated that most of this project can be constructed within the existing ROW. Some properties have vegetation, boulders or other landscaped items within the right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed to complete the necessary work. A ROW permit from Hennepin County will be required for work that will occur at the intersections at Heritage Drive and Xerxes Avenue, and Barrie Road and West 66th Street. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $_________, (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. Item Amount Total Cost Funding Source Roadway $ _______ Special Assessments Roadway $ _______ Property Taxes Roadway Total: $ __________ Sanitary Sewer $ _______ Watermain $ _______ Storm Sewer * $ _______ Utility Total: $ __________ City Utility Funds Sidewalk Total: $ __________ PACS Fund Project Total: $ __________ Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are _____ roadway residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Morningside C project area. The estimated assessment per REU is $_______ (see Figure 3). The preliminary assessment roll can be found in Appendix L. Figure 3: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map [INCOMPLETE] The methodology for calculating assessments per REU are as follows: DRAFT Engineering Study Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-464 October 20, 2023 13 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule outlines the past and future tasks to be performed related to the project: Neighborhood Informational Video Presentations (all 2022 and Future projects) March 2021 September 2022 Neighborhood Informational Video Presentation (all 2024 projects) October 2023 Neighborhood Q and A Meeting with City Staff November 2023 ETC Engineering Study Review October 23, 2023 Receive Engineering Study December 11, 2023 Open Public Improvement Hearing December 11, 2023 Close Public Improvement Hearing December 13, 2023 Public Improvement Hearing Council Decision December 19, 2023 Bid Opening March/April 2024 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2024 Complete Construction Fall 2024 Final Assessment Hearing October 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes the project can be completed during the 2024 construction season. Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Southdale B neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities C. Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities D. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks E. Street Lights and Signs F. Living Streets Plan G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Neighborhood Informational Video Presentation Materials I. Resident Questionnaire J. Correspondence from Residents K. Metro Transit E Line BRT Project Informational Materials L. Preliminary Assessment Roll DRAFT APPENDIX A Traffic and Crash Data LocaƟon Year ADT 85% Speed Crash Comment 1 2005 2023 3653* 1060 N/A 24.3 2 2006 1364 29 3 2023 1902 22.9 A November 2013 December 2016 Southbound vehicle ran into car parked on street Eastbound driver on W 65th hit and run electrical poles B October 2014 Distracted driver ran off road going north eastbound 1 2 3 B A APPENDIX B City Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities Map TRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOT ADRGLEASONRDWeberPark EdinaCommunityCenter HighlandsPark CityHall M innehahaCree kNineMileCree kNine Mile Creek ArdenPark SouthdaleLibrary ToddPark YanceyPark Van ValkenburgPark BredesenPark PamelaPark RoslandPark Fred RichardsPark BraemarGolfCourse LewisPark PublicWorks ArnesonAcresPark EdinaHighSchool CentennialLakes LakeCornelia LakeEdina MudLake IndianheadLake ArrowheadLake MirrorLake MelodyLake BraemarArena Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVECAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 4 4T H S T W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W 70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W October 2022 City of EdinaExisting and Proposed Pedestrian Facilities ± 0 2,250Feet Legend Proposed CP Rail Regional TrailNine Mile Creek Regional TrailExisting Shared-Use PathExisting Sidewalk Proposed Shared-Use PathProposed SidewalkProposed Twin Loops APPENDIX C City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities Map TRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOT ADRGLEASONRDWeberPark EdinaCommunityCenter HighlandsPark CityHall M innehahaCree k NineMileCreek Ni ne Mile Cre ek ArdenPark SouthdaleLibrary ToddPark YanceyPark Van ValkenburgPark BredesenPark PamelaPark RoslandPark Fred RichardsPark BraemarGolfCourse LewisPark PublicWorks ArnesonAcresPark EdinaHighSchool CentennialLakes LakeCornelia LakeEdina MudLake IndianheadLake ArrowheadLake MirrorLake MelodyLake BraemarArena Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVECAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 4 4T H ST W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W 70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W October 2022 City of EdinaExisting and Proposed Bicycle Facilities ± 0 2,250Feet Legend Proposed CP Rail Regional TrailNine Mile Creek Regional TrailExisting Shared-Use Path Proposed Shared-Use Path Proposed Twin Loops Advisory Bike Lane Existing Bike Boulevard Bikeable ShoulderExisting Shared Bike LaneExisting Bike LaneExisting Buffered Bike Lane Proposed Bike BoulevardProposed Bike LaneProposed Buffered Bike Lane APPENDIX D Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks APPENDIX E Street Lights and Signs !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !(!( !( !(!(!( !(!( !( !( 6401 6315 6301-113316 3450 6515 6224 6300 6304 63086301 6305 6309 6324632064003400 631663126328 63306401 6405 6409 6421641764156423 6313-2363016325-39 6341-516353-67 6369-83 6385-99 6417-31 6433-37 6449-59 6461-756 4 7 7 - 8 76489-996401-15 6550 3250 3117 3111 64006455 3456 630563096315 64503 1 0 534346200 6300 6304 65196363 3201 34203330 6525-756533 6517 3625 65006525 6426-2864156300 6200 6500 6316-18 6444-46 6220 6225 6201 6200 6221 6305 6204 6400-02 6420-22 6432-34 6205 6414-16 6438-40 6408-10 6344-46 6301 6212 6217 6213 6209 6330-32 6208 6216 6310-12 6338-40 63226324 HERITAGE DR Project Limits YORK AVE SBARRIE RDW 64TH ST W 66TH ST XERXES AVE S§¨¦62 / Engineering DeptOctober 2023 Existing Street LightsSouthdale B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction CITYOFEDIN A MIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e !(Existing Street Lights º»¼Àbcdpf bcdpf bcdpf 89:;ª«¬¯!"$!"$ ª«¬¯ !"$89:{ ±²89:zª«¬bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf º»¼À º»¼À º»¼Àº»¼Àº»¼Àn£ bcdpf bcdpf n£ bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf n£ bcdpf !"$bcdpfbcdpfbcdpf!"$bcdpf 89:m bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf !"$ bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf !"$bcdpf bcdpf 89:m bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf !"$ 89:z 89:z ª«¬¯ bcdpf !"$!"$ bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf°±°± bcdpf !"$ 6401 6315 6301-113316 3450 6515 6224 6300 6304 63086301 6305 6309 6324632064003400 631663126328 63306401 6405 6409 6421641764156423 6313-2363016325-39 6341-516353-67 6369-83 6385-99 6417-31 6433-37 6449-59 6461-756 4 7 7 - 8 76489-996401-15 6550 3250 3117 3111 64006455 3456 630563096315 64503 1 0 534346200 6300 6304 65196363 3201 34203330 6525-756533 6517 3625 65006525 6426-2864156300 6200 6500 6316-18 6444-46 6220 6225 6201 6200 6221 6305 6204 6400-02 6420-22 6432-34 6205 6414-16 6438-40 6408-10 6344-46 6301 6212 6217 6213 6209 6330-32 6208 6216 6310-12 6338-40 63226324 HERITAGE DR Project Limits YORK AVE SBARRIE RDW 64TH ST W 66TH ST XERXES AVE S§¨¦62 / Engineering DeptOctober 2023 Existing SignsSouthdale B Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionCITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e APPENDIX F Living Streets Plan Living Streets Plan 2015 Safety Health Choice Economy 8 2. Living Streets Policy INTRODUCTION The Living Streets Policy was developed to provide the framework for a Living Streets Plan. The policy initially stood alone and included sections to guide the creation of the Living Street Plan. This revised policy is now an integral part of the Living Streets Plan. The Living Streets Policy ties directly to key community goals outlined in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Those goals include safe walking, bicycling and driving; reduced storm water runoff, reduced energy consumption, and promoting health. The Living Streets Policy also compliments voluntary City initiatives such the “do.town” effort related to community health, Tree City USA and the Green Step Cities programs related to sustainability. In other cases, the Living Streets Policy will assist the City in meeting mandatory requirements set by other agencies. The Living Streets Policy is broken up into three parts: Vision, Principles and Implementation. The Policy is followed by a description of core services provided by the City of Edina that are related to or implemented in part through Living Streets. POLICY Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. The Living Streets Policy defines Edina’s vision for Living Streets, the principles Living Streets will embody, and the plan that will guide implementation of their construction. LIVING STREETS VISION Edina is a place where ... • Transportation utilizing all modes is equally safe and accessible; • Residents and families regularly choose to walk or bike; • Streets enhance neighborhood character and community identity; • Streets are safe, inviting places that encourage human interaction and physical activity; • Public policy strives to promote sustainability through balanced infrastructure investments; • Environmental stewardship and reduced energy consumption are pursued in public and private sectors alike; and • Streets support vibrant commerce and add to the value of adjacent land uses. Mini Fact Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 9 LIVING STREETS PRINCIPLES Fifteen principles guide implementation of the Living Streets Policy in the areas of all users and all modes, connectivity, context sensitivity and sustainability. The City will incorporate these principles when planning for and designing the local transportation network and when making public and private land use decisions. All Users and All Modes Principle 1: Living Streets are high-quality transportation facilities that meet the needs of the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled; and Principle 2: Living Streets provide access and mobility for all transportation modes while enhancing safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity Principle 3: The City designs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides a highly connected network of streets that accommodate all modes of travel; Principle 4: The City seeks opportunities to overcome barriers to active transportation by preserving and repurposing existing rights-of-way and adding new rights- of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit; Principle 5: The City prioritizes improvements to non-motorized connections to key destinations such as public facilities, public transit, the regional transportation network and commercial areas; Principle 6: The City will require new developments to provide interconnected street and sidewalk networks that connect to existing or planned streets or sidewalks on the perimeter of the development; and Principle 7: Projects will include consideration of the logical termini by mode. For example, the logical termini for a bike lane or sidewalk may extend beyond the traditional limits of a street construction or reconstruction project, in order to ensure multimodal connectivity and continuity. Context Sensitivity Principle 8: Living Streets are developed with input from stakeholders and designed to consider neighborhood character and promote a strong sense of place; Principle 9: Living Streets preserve and protect natural features such as waterways, urban forest, sensitive slopes and soils; Principle 10: Living Streets are designed and built with coordination between business and property owners along commercial corridors to develop vibrant commercial districts; Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 10 Principle 11: Living Streets coordinate with regional transit networks and regional authorities; and Principle 12: The City will consider the fiscal context of projects and potential financial impacts when implementing Living Streets at the project level. Sustainability Principle 13: Living Streets will improve the current and future quality of life of the public, Principle 14: Living Streets will reduce environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of roadways; and Principle 15: The City will increase the life span and resilience of its infrastructure and will build infrastructure with consideration for lifecycle costs and ease of maintenance. LIVING STREETS IMPLEMENTATION The City of Edina will develop Living Streets in the regular course of business of maintaining, expanding or redeveloping the road network and will be guided by the Vision and Principles established above. Implementation will happen predominantly through the neighborhood street reconstruction program, but also though specific stand-alone stormwater utility, pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects. Project prioritization is not specifically part of the Living Streets Plan. Prioritization of projects takes place in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget and is determined by the City Council with guidance from the Living Streets Vision and Principles. The City will actively promote and apply the Living Streets Policy and Plan by: • Applying the Living Streets Policy and Plan to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. This also includes privately built roads, sidewalks, paths and trails. • Drawing on all sources of transportation funding and actively pursuing grants, cost-sharing opportunities and other new or special funding sources as applicable. • Through all City departments supporting the vision and principles outlined in this Plan in their work. • By acting as an advocate for Living Streets principles when a local transportation or land use decision is under the jurisdiction of another agency. Projects that implement Living Streets will be guided by pedestrian and cyclist network plans and roadway classifications and will consider the physical, social, ecologic, regulatory and economic context in a given project area. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 11 The project delivery system used to build Living Streets will: • Systematically engage Edina residents and project stakeholders to better inform project-level recommendations. • Keep Edina residents and project stakeholders informed about Living Streets and the range of services they help provide. • Follow minimum Living Streets design requirements and standards. • Manage construction impacts to residents and users of streets. Network The creation of a Living Streets network of road, pedestrian and bicycle facilities provides mobility, accessibility and access to people, places and spaces. The resulting interconnection of neighborhoods links people to goods and services and to one another, and increases quality of life for those who live in, work in, or visit the city. Existing and planned transportation networks are identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan and other approved/adopted plans. Network plans include: • Roadway Network (Functional Classification, Jurisdictional Classification) • Sidewalk Facilities • Bicycle Facilities (Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan) • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan • Transit Service Network plans are approved by the City Council. In most cases, modification requires an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The expansion, creation and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle networks will be well planned and prioritized: • Expansion of existing networks and providing connections to key traffic generators or destinations provide immediate benefit to all network users and is a top priority. • Network connections serving vulnerable users such as children, seniors and the disabled are a top priority. • Network connections serving high-volume uses such as schools, retail destinations or regional public transit are a top priority. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 12 Context Contextual variety can either constrain or create opportunity in roadway and other infrastructure projects. The following are contexts that will be considered and will influence the planning, design and implementation of Living Streets. Exceptions Living Streets principles will be included in all street construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation projects, except under one or more of the conditions listed below. City staff will document proposed exceptions as part of a project proposal. • A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on a temporary detour. Such maintenance activities, however, shall consider and meet the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. CONTEXTS OF LIVING STREETS Ecological Water resource, ponds, wetlands, lakes, streams Natural resouces, trees, and urban forest Air quality Climate Sun and shade Materials, waste, energy, sustainability Regulatory State Aid roadway Watershed rules Operational Maintenance operations Traffic control or functional constraints Project Type Public Neighborhood street reconstruction Neighborhood street reconstruction with major associated utility work State Aid street reconstruction Stand-alone sidewalk, bicycle or utility project Public partner lead State County Transit agency Parks district Private development Will remain private Future public Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 13 • The City exempts a project due to an excessively disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project. • The City determines that the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants or native vegetation, wetlands or other critical areas. • Available budget is constrained or project timing allows more efficient construction at a later date. Engagement Members of the public have an interest in understanding and providing input for public projects. Project recommendations will be developed with a transparent and defined level of public engagement. The public will have access to the decision-making process and decision makers via public meetings and other correspondence and will be provided the opportunity to give input throughout the process. Project reports will discuss how their input helped to influence recommendations and decisions. The City of Edina’s Living Streets will continue to engage and solicit public input as a vital component of the project implementation process. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed discussion regarding the purpose of and opportunities for public engagement. Design The guidelines contained in the Living Streets Plan will be used to direct the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and modified streets, sidewalks, paths and trails. The guidelines allow for context-sensitive designs. The Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6): • Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary. • Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial, collector and local connector streets. Sidewalks shall also be required where streets abut a public school, public building, community playfield or neighborhood park. Termini will be determined by context. • Provide frequent, convenient and safe street crossings. These may be at intersections designed to be pedestrian friendly, or at mid-block locations where needed and appropriate. • Provide bicycle accommodation on all primary bike routes. • Allocate right-of-way for boulevards. • Allocate right-of-way for parking only when necessary and not in conflict with Living Streets principles. • Consider streets as part of our natural ecosystem and incorporate landscaping, trees, rain gardens and other features to improve air and water quality. The Design Guidelines in this Plan will be incorporated into other City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. As new and better practices evolve, the City will update this Living Streets Plan. Minimum standards will guide how vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle networks interact and share public right of way. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 14 Benchmarks and Performance Measures The ability to measure the performance of a plan, as well as knowing that it is functioning as it is intended, is vitally important to overall success and the ability to sustain it. With this in mind, the City will monitor and measure its performance relative to the Living Streets Policy. Benchmarks that will demonstrate success include: Every street and neighborhood is a comfortable place for walking and bicycling. This does not mean that every street in the city will have walking and biking facilities. It means that each neighborhood will provide a network of these facilities such that walking and biking to and through neighborhoods is a comfortable experience. Every child can walk or bike to school or a park safely. It is essential that alternatives to driving to school or parks be provided to children and their caregivers. These alternatives – walking or bicycling – will be both safe and convenient modes of transportation. See the Edina Active Routes to School Plan for more information. Seniors, children, and disabled people can cross all streets safely and comfortably. Opportunities to cross all streets in Edina, including local, collectors and arterial streets, will be provided. These crossings will be safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of age or ability. An active way of life is available to all. Opportunities for active living should be made available to all members of the Edina community by connecting centers of activity via active, multimodal transportation. Each resident of and visitor to Edina will have the ability to lead an active way of life. There are zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Perhaps the ultimate safety benchmark is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Modeled from the Vision Zero Initiative (www.visionzeroinitiative.com), an aspirational yet primary goal of Living Streets is to achieve this high level of safety on the City’s roadways. Reduce untreated street water flows into local waterways and reduce storm water volume. Cost-effective stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are strategically selected to go above and beyond regulatory requirements to provide for flood protection and clean water services through the use of infrastructure that retains, settles, filters, infiltrates, diverts or reduces the volume of stormwater that flows to local surface waters. Retail streets stay or become popular regional destinations. Part of Edina’s Living Streets vision is that “streets support vibrant commerce.” While most of the city’s streets are residential, Edina’s business districts are a vital part of the community. The benefits of Living Streets extend to retail streets as well, making them more attractive to businesses and consumers alike. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 15 The City will draw on the following data to measure performance: • Number of crashes or transportation-related injuries reported to the Police Department. • Number and type of traffic safety complaints or requests. • Resident responses to transportation related questions in resident surveys. • Resident responses to post-project surveys. • The number of trips by walking, bicycling and transit (if applicable) as measured before and after the project. • Envision ratings from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. • Additional performance measures may be identified as this Policy is implemented. Mini Fact Motorists must stop behind all crosswalks. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy APPENDIX G Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes APPENDIX H Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials The CITYofEDINA2024 Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionInformational Meeting The CITYofEDINAAgenda•Introductions•Why Reconstruct•Project Scopes•What You Can Expect•Funding Sources•Timeline•Communication•How to Prepare•Questionswww.EdinaMN.gov2-A The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov3-AEngineering - Design & Construction DivisionBrandon FreemanEngineering TechnicianChris MooreGraduate EngineerAaron DitzlerAssistant City EngineerChad MillnerDirector of EngineeringJon MooreSr. Engineering TechnicianTom HaatajaSr. Engineering TechnicianCharlie GerkProject EngineerLiz MooreEngineering Coordinator The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov4-C2024 Project Areas•Concord B/C•- 166 Properties•Southdale B•- 326 Properties The CITYofEDINA•Streets grouped into neighborhoods•- Maximizes economics of scale•- Extends pavement life•Proactive Pavement Management Program•Prioritized based on;•- Pavement condition•- Underground utility issues5-Cwww.EdinaMN.govWhy My Street? The CITYofEDINAWhy Reconstruct?•Previously reconstructed in the 1960s – 1990s•Utility issues to address beneath roadway•More cost-effective than other maintenance strategies (mill & overlay, seal coat)www.EdinaMN.gov6-A The CITYofEDINAExisting Conditions - Roadways•Pavement reaching end of useful life•Most streets have curb and gutter, some do not•Some properties already have concrete driveway aprons, some do notwww.EdinaMN.gov7-A The CITYofEDINAExisting Conditions - Utilities•Watermain- Loss in pipe wall thickness- Main and service breaks- Undersized mainswww.EdinaMN.gov8-C•Sanitary Sewer- Cracks, breaks, sags, etc.- Inflow and infiltration•Storm Sewer- Structure deficiencies- Undersized pipes- Curb and gutter failing The CITYofEDINA•Mailboxes•Irrigation systems and pet fences•Landscaping•Outwalks/stepsExisting Conditions – Right-of-Waywww.EdinaMN.gov9-C The CITYofEDINAWhat / Where is the ROW?•Surface and space above and below public roadways used for travel purposes and utilities•Typically, 60’ width•(MSA Streets 66’)•Property corners located during surveywww.EdinaMN.gov10-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Roadways•Replacement of curb & gutter (all or sections)•Subgrade corrections as needed•New roadbed and asphalt pavement surfacewww.EdinaMN.gov11-A The CITYofEDINALiving Streets Plan•Approved by City Council in 2015•Balances needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders•Incorporates;•- Minimum roadway design elements•- Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Planwww.EdinaMN.gov12-C The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Driveways•Aprons will be replaced / installed to comply with City standards•Special driveway materials•Reimbursement Policywww.EdinaMN.gov13-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Utilities•May include localized watermain and service replacements•New fire hydrants and gate valves•May include localized sanitary sewer repairs and rehabilitation•Storm sewer upgradeswww.EdinaMN.gov14-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements – Sump Drain•Installed when feasible and warranted•Homeowners encouraged to connect to City Sump Drain•Notification will be given when connecting is available•Sump connection permit available thru City websitewww.EdinaMN.gov15-C The CITYofEDINA•Recommend inspecting private services prior to construction•Repairs/upgrades can be coordinated with street work•Associated costs can be added to special assessmentUtility Ownershipwww.EdinaMN.gov16-AResident Owned UtilitiesB –Water ServiceC & D – Sanitary Service The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements –Ped / Bike•Based on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Master Plan•Final design evaluated based on network consistency and construction conflictswww.EdinaMN.gov17-C The CITYofEDINAPrivate Utilities•Gas, Electric, Telephone, Cable may upgrade or repair their utilities before construction begins•Potential City-required relocations•Goal: streamline projects and minimize neighborhood disturbance•Streetlight upgrades typically not included with projectwww.EdinaMN.gov18-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Dust, mud, noise, and vibrations•Localized flooding during rainfall•Occasional delays due to inclement weather•Residents will be asked to limit water use occasionally•Homes may be connected to temporary watermainwww.EdinaMN.gov19-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Construction materials stored temporarily in ROW•5-10 feet of disturbance behind back of curb•Construction equipment stored on streets•Tree removals as necessary (property owners notified)www.EdinaMN.gov20-C The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Driveways and roads will be periodically inaccessible•Driveways will be inaccessible for 7 days to allow driveways to curewww.EdinaMN.gov21-C The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Items within the City’s right-of-way may be damaged•-You can remove plants and other landscape features before the project•- Irrigation and pet fences will repaired•Disturbed areas will be restored with new sodwww.EdinaMN.gov22-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•We will;•- Provide opportunities for input•- Keep you informed•- Do our best to minimize inconveniences•Our contractor will accommodate residents with special access needswww.EdinaMN.gov23-A The CITYofEDINACity Utility Funds•Collection of utility service charges paid to the City•Covers 100% of:•- Storm sewer •(curb and gutter, •driveway aprons, •sump drain pipe) •-Sanitary sewer•-Watermainwww.EdinaMN.gov24-C The CITYofEDINAPedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund•Revenue from Xcel and CenterPoint Energy franchise fees•Promotes non-motorized transportation throughout the City•Covers 100% of:•-Sidewalks /shared-use paths•- Bike lanes•-Associated signage and pavement markingswww.EdinaMN.gov25-C The CITYofEDINADo Taxes Cover Street Projects?•~22% of property taxes go to the City for expenses including Police, Fire, Parks, and Public Works•- Snowplowing•- Pothole repairs•- Other street maintenance (sealcoating, overlays, patch repairs)•Beginning in 2022, taxes will pay for a portion of street reconstructionwww.EdinaMN.gov26-A The CITYofEDINASpecial Assessments•Assigned to benefitting properties of public improvements•Covers portion of roadway costs•- Roadway and driveway removals•-Asphalt pavement•- Restoration•- Indirect Costs – engineering, finance, soil investigations, mailingswww.EdinaMN.gov27-A The CITYofEDINAResidential Equivalent Units•Assessments distributed based on REUs•- Factor used to compare properties to a single-family residence•Additional factors for commercial, industrial, and public-use propertieswww.EdinaMN.gov28-CREU FactorLand Use ClassScenario1.0Single-Family ResidentialA0.8Multi-Family Residential – DuplexB0.5Multi-Family Residential – Apartment/CondosC1.5*Commercial – OfficeE The CITYofEDINAProject Details – Concord B and C•166 properties (174.49 REUs)•2.18 miles of road•Full watermain, water services replacement*•Full replacement / installation of curb & gutter•Storm sewer improvements•5’ concrete walk on Concord Ave•6-8’ asphalt path on Wooddale Ave north of Garrison Lnwww.EdinaMN.gov29-A The CITYofEDINAProject Details – Southdale B•326 properties (478.88 REUs)•0.68 miles of road•Full removal and replacement of curb & gutter•Partial watermain, water services replacement•Storm sewer improvements•30-32’ F/F street width•5’ concrete walk on Barrie Rd, Heritage Dr (fill gap)www.EdinaMN.gov30-C The CITYofEDINARevised Roadway Cost Assessment - Local www.EdinaMN.gov31-ASample Assessment During Transition$20,000$15,000$10,000% of Local Roadway Costs Assessed Construction Year$20,000$15,000$10,000100%2020$15,780-$14,728$11,835-$11,046$7,890-$7,36478.90%-73.64%2021-2022$13,676$10,257$6,83868.38%2023$12,624$9,468$6,31263.12%2024$11,572-$1,052$8,679-$789$5,786-$52657.86%-5.26%2025-2035$0$0$00%2036 The CITYofEDINARevised Roadway Cost Assessment - MSAwww.EdinaMN.gov32-ASample Assessment During Transition$10,000$7,500$5,000% of MSA Roadway Costs Assessed Construction Year$10,000$7,500$5,00020%2020$7,890-$7,364$5,918-$5,523$3,945-$3,68215.78%-14.73%2021-2022$6,838$5,129$3,41913.68%2023$6,312$4,734$3,15612.62%2024$5,786-$526$4,340-$395$2,893-$26311.57%-1.05%2025-2035$0$0$00%2036 The CITYofEDINAPreliminary Assessments –Concord B/C*Residential equivalent unit (1 single-family home = 1 REU)www.EdinaMN.gov33-ASquare Yards of Paving per REUSquareYards of Paving#of REUsEstimated Assessment Range per REU*% of Roadway Costs Assessed Neighborhood175.230,568174.49$11,900 - $17,10063.12%Concord B/C (2024)144.819,273133.11$8,500 - $14,00068.38%Morningside C(2023) The CITYofEDINAPrelim. Assessment – Southdale Bwww.EdinaMN.gov34-ASquare Yards of Paving per REUSquare Yards of Paving# of REUsEst. Assess Range per GFAEstimated Assessment Range per Unit% of Roadway Costs Assessed Neighborhood22.310,689478.88$860-$1,20063.12%Southdale B -Apartment / Condos (2024)22.310,689478.88$1.31 -$1.77-63.12%Southdale B -Commercial (2024)259,660386$0.85 $284 20%Parklawn Ave (MSA - 2016) The CITYofEDINATypical Project Timelinewww.EdinaMN.gov35-AEngineering studies/estimates providedJuly –September2023Public hearingsDecember 2023Plan preparation and biddingJanuary – March 2024Construction beginsApril – May 2024Construction concludesOctober – November 2024Warranty workSpring 2025Final assessment hearingFall 2025 The CITYofEDINAAssessment Timingwww.EdinaMN.gov36-CDecember 2023Initial Public HearingsSummer 2024Project ConstructedOctober 2025Final Assessment HearingNovember 2025Assessment Filed with CountyJanuary 2026Assessment on Tax Statement The CITYofEDINAPayment Options•Pay entire amount upon receiving bill to avoid interest charges•Pay min. 25% ; balance rolls to property taxes over 15 years •Roll entire amount to property taxes over 15 years•Defer payment if 65 years of age or older and meet specific income requirements•- 2023 interest rate was 4.01%•- Finance charges are 1% over City’s borrowing interest rate•-Assessing Department – 952-826-0365www.EdinaMN.gov37-C The CITYofEDINACommunicationwww.EdinaMN.gov38-A•Regular Mail-All meetings, public hearings, and questionnaires- Final assessment notices (one year after construction)•Door hangers and flyers -Time-sensitive information (water shut-offs, concrete, temporary inaccessibility)•Better Together Edina – City Website Project Page The CITYofEDINABetter Together Edina•Best way to stay informed•www.bettertogetheredina.org•Free, access to periodic updates on project progress and scheduleswww.EdinaMN.gov39-A The CITYofEDINAProviding Input•Questionnaires mailed to your home, weigh in on;•-Traffic/pedestrian issues•- Street drainage issues•- Streetlight upgrades•Public hearing in December 2023•- Opportunity for residents to voice comments and concernswww.EdinaMN.gov40-C The CITYofEDINAQuestionnaire Resultswww.EdinaMN.gov41-CResponses Received to DateNeighborhood25% (39 / 159)Concord B/C9% (28 / 321)Southdale B The CITYofEDINAHow To Prepare•Complete project questionnaire•Begin financial planning•Coordinate home and yard improvement projects around street reconstruction schedule•Review Better Together Edina updates•Ask questions, stay informedwww.EdinaMN.gov42-A The CITYofEDINAEngineering Department7450 Metro BoulevardHours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.952-826-0371Contact Uswww.EdinaMN.gov43-ALiz MooreEngineering Coordinator952-826-0449LMoore@edinamn.govAaron DitzlerAssistant City Engineer952-826-0443ADitzler@edinamn.gov The CITYofEDINAQuestions?www.EdinaMN.gov44-A•Ask questions on Better Together Edina Q&A page•‐https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/concord‐bc•‐https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/southdale‐b•Call or email The CITYofEDINAThank you for your time!www.EdinaMN.gov45-A APPENDIX I Resident Questionnaires SURVEY QUESTIONS Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 1 of 34 6/14/2023 10:11 AM Storm sewer unab e to hand e water vo ume after heavy ra n. 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Upon enter ng and eav ng the dr ve to/from Barr e Rd. there s stand ng water whenever t ra ns/ A so ce dur ng the W nter 6/20/2023 01:53 PM Poo ng of water dur ng ra n and me t ng at entrance to 6449 - 6485 Barr e Rd. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM Street dra ns on Barr e at 66th are at east 1 b ock & ha f down by she ter Q2 Please comment on the location and types of problems you have: Optional question (4 response(s), 24 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 3 of 34 6/12/2023 02:46 PM It's d fficu t to see oncom ng traffic around the curve n front of Ed na Towers Apartments on Barr e Road. Too many cars parked on the street n front of apartment bu d ng. 6/12/2023 04:41 PM 25 mph speed m t has he ped a tt e, but veh c es st dr ve on Barr e Rd above m t. 6/12/2023 05:30 PM W you (Can you PLEASE) be putt ng n a stop ght at the corner of Barr e Rd. and 66th St?? A ot of gas and t me s wasted on go ng a the way down to Drew from 6427 Barr e Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. ( f you want to go eft from Barr e Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, brary, Target etc.) Perhaps Dr. Bhatt 's new bu d ng hopefu y w he p us get a stop ght. The traffic s go ng to get bus erw th that new bu d ng. ALSO, the curb com ng out of 6427 Barr e Rd...I bottom out f I don't go over the curb just r ght and S-L-O-W-L-Y. It sounds ke you're go ng to put new curbs n (there s a sewer dra n r ght n the m dd e of the curb). 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Cars are often parked on the street for more than 6 hours. Peop e tak ng the bus park a ong my street for an ent re day eav ng no p ace for others to park. 6/13/2023 08:29 AM A ong w th a ot of peop e v ng and work ng on Barr e Road, we have many peop e us ng Barr e Road to access the hosp ta . Barr e Road has a ot of curves and cars are often go ng too fast. 6/14/2023 10:11 AM De very trucks, construct on veh c es, etc use Barr e Road as a short cut between Xerxes Ave and the hosp ta and var ous med ca bu d ngs creat ng a h gher vo ume of traffic and no se than s des rab e for a res dent a street. 6/14/2023 12:17 PM Traffic ca m ng measures need to be weaved nto th s reconstruct on project. Barr e Road s a res dent a street. P ease cons der ne ghborhood markers bumps to ca m entry and ex t from Barr e Road. The Lake Corne a ne ghborhood has attract ve bump outs and s a good examp e of marques to mark the d str ct as a res dent a area. Q4 Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about existing traffic or street conditions in your neighborhood. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 5 of 34 6/14/2023 01:58 PM Potho es, ack of s dewa ks. 6/14/2023 04:25 PM I ve on Barr e Road. The road a) needs repa rs ; b) peop e dr ve too fast, us ng the road as a shortcut. 6/15/2023 08:54 AM Very unsafe to try to wa k n the Southda e area. Cross ng France or 66th Street on foot s dangerous because of the vo ume of traffic, the speed peop e dr ve and the ack of attent on and eve of aggress on many dr vers d sp ay. 6/15/2023 11:32 AM The ack of s dewa ks has been a rea danger. I can see from the project des gn that one source of danger seems not to be addressed. If one wants to wa k from Barr e Road on 65th to Fa rv ew Southda e, Southda e Med ca Bu d ng the others bu d ngs n the Southda e comp ex, or the crosswa k cross ng 66th to the Southda e Ma , there s no s dewa k and peop e have to wa k n the street. It does not appear the project w necessar y add a s dewa k there. If that s dewa k connect on s not comp eted, most of the easy wa k ng tr ps w th n the ne ghborhood w not be poss b e. By the way, the c osest Ed na park s the poo park and the ack of a s dewa k on that port on of 65th m ts that as we . As th s ne ghborhood s tucked away, t seems that c ty staff or most Ed na res dents wou d not rea ze how hazardous s t as a pedestr an. Th s has been amp fied w th the the new bu d ng go ng on Barr e on the SW corner of ts ntersect on w th 65th. Very d fficu t s ght nes w th the construct on and ots of veh c es parked on the street and b ock ng traffic anes. It seems ke deve opers have free re n. In t a y we got not ces about temporary c osures, but none recent y. 6/15/2023 04:59 PM Too fast on Barr e Rd 6/16/2023 05:06 PM It's appa ng there are no s dewa ks a ongs de a h gh traffic road w th mu t un t hous ng and trans t stops that peop e use to access the hosp ta . As a d sab ed person, I am often unab e to safe y wa k for recreat on and to access the hosp ta , espec a y n the w nter. In add t on, the w nd ng road of Barr e puts pedestr ans (res dents, med ca emp oyees, and pat ents) wa k ng on the road due to snowbanks n danger. I have seen mu t p e peop e n motor zed whee cha rs strugg ng to trave down Barr e Road and 65th. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 6 of 34 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Much traffic not re ated to the area, wh ch s re ated to Southda e Med ca Center. 6/20/2023 01:53 PM Barr e Rd sees a ot of traffic from M Hea th Fa rv ew emp oyees who park and dr ve on the street. There s a so a ot of traffic due to a daycare/pre-schoo just off the street. Current cond t on of the road s very rough and bumpy. Curbs from Barr e nto the townhome cu de sacs of the Co ony deve opment are too h gh. 6/24/2023 03:08 PM Need someth ng to s ow down traffic 6/29/2023 02:07 PM Peop e speed down Barr e Road and there s no s dewa k. A so, the curbs at The Co ony dr veways are unfin shed. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM Dr vers appear to be go ng more than 25 MPH. Have a ot of peop e that wa k n our area, both res dents & hosp ta workers on break, unch or go ng to/from work. 7/19/2023 07:56 AM Speed s a ways a cons derat on on every street not just Barr e Road 6/12/2023 02:46 PM Curve n front of Ed na Towers Apartments on Barr e Road 6/12/2023 04:41 PM Stated n quest on #3 6/12/2023 05:30 PM W you (Can you PLEASE) be putt ng n a stop ght at the corner of Barr e Rd. and 66th St?? A ot of gas and t me s wasted on go ng a the way down to Drew from 6427 Barr e Rd. and then backtrack up 66th St. ( f you want to go eft from Barr e Rd, to 66th St. towards Cub, brary, Target etc.) Perhaps Dr. Bhatt 's new bu d ng hopefu y w he p us get a stop ght. The traffic s go ng to get bus er w th that Optional question (19 response(s), 9 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Q5 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 7 of 34 new bu d ng. ALSO, the curb com ng out of 6427 Barr e Rd...I bottom out f I don't go over the curb just r ght and S-L-O-W-L-Y. It sounds ke you're go ng to put new curbs n (there s a sewer dra n r ght n the m dd e of the curb). 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Barr e Road between 6328 and 6400. 6/13/2023 08:29 AM Barr e Road from 65th Street to Her tage Dr ve. I have a most been h t by cars tak ng the curves too fast. 6/14/2023 09:34 AM Barr e Rd and Her tage Dr. It s common to see peop e dr v ng at 45+ MPH through our ne ghborhood. 6/14/2023 10:11 AM See above. 6/14/2023 12:17 PM Barr e Road at 65th Street and Barr e Road at Her tage Dr ve 6/14/2023 04:25 PM Barr e Road from 65th to Her tage Dr ve. There are a ot of curves n the road, the center ne s not centered, and the speed peop e dr ve comb ned w th those of us pu ng out of our dr veways, creates a dangerous sett ng. 6/15/2023 08:54 AM See comment n quest on 3. A so there needs to be a traffic ght at Xerxes and Her tage dr ve . And the southwest corner of Xerxes and 66th street shou d have the berm owered and andscap ng/wa removed n front of the hote . It s mposs b e to see oncom ng traffic when turn ng southbound from 66th street f you dr ve a sma car. Landscap ng a so b ocks v ews at many of the roundabouts n the area. 6/15/2023 11:32 AM Id t fi d my comm t abov 6/15/2023 04:59 PM I ve here 6/17/2023 07:20 AM There s a ot of traffic re ated to Southda e Med ca Center and wou d prefer t to use Drew Ave. from 66th St. A so park ng too c ose to bus Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 8 of 34 stop at the corner of 65th. St. 6/19/2023 11:48 AM South from Her tage on Barr e Road, cars and even schoo buses are dr v ng too fast, espec a y go ng around the curve (where they can t see cars pu ng out or pedestr ans) 6/24/2023 03:08 PM 6300-6500 Barr e Road. Cars go too fast on w nd ng road 6/29/2023 02:07 PM The stretch of Barr e Road from Her tage Dr ve to 66th Street s where the speed ng takes p ace. There are no s dewa ks. K ds are on b kes, peop e are push ng stro ers, t s a hazard. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM A ong Barr e Rd & at 65th St. Lots of peop e do not s gna the r turns, whether res dents or go ng to p aces n the area. 8/02/2023 09:36 AM Co ony Way - wh ch actua y s part park ng ot as we . L ke y not a c ty street. Optional question (18 response(s), 10 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 9 of 34 6/12/2023 02:46 PM Too many cars parked a ong curve on Barr e Road to be near bus she ter. 6/12/2023 04:41 PM Barr e Rd h gh traffic because of hosp ta , Southda e, bus ness on Barr e Rd, Drew, France, Xerxes, 65th, & 66th. 6/12/2023 05:30 PM See #3 and #4 response... 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Cars dr ve much too fast even when go ng around corners. 6/13/2023 08:29 AM Dur ng the week there s a heavy vo ume of traffic. Hosp ta workers park on Barr e Road and peop e use Barr e Road as a shortcut to reach the hosp ta from Xerxes. 6/14/2023 09:34 AM Barr e Rd and Her tage Dr. It s common to see peop e dr v ng at 45+ MPH through our ne ghborhood. 6/14/2023 10:11 AM See above comments. 6/14/2023 12:17 PM Barr e Road and 65th Street 6/14/2023 04:25 PM 66th to Her tage Dr ve a ong Barr e Road. More construct on n the area, more hous ng, more cars cutt ng through our commun ty. 6/15/2023 08:54 AM I ve at the Co ony. Barr e Road and Her tage Dr ve are not a prob em but everyth ng south of 65th street s congested 6/15/2023 11:32 AM Barr e s very busy - the bus est Ed na street w thout s dewa ks. Many peop e cut through the ne ghborhood at Her tage Dr ve to get to Southda e Hosp ta . The road s extreme y curvy and often there s rea y one one dr v ng ane. Today, n front of Ed na Towers, where the Q7 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 11 of 34 c ty recent y a owed street park ng on one s de of the street, there were two arge trucks parked n a no park ng zone across the street. The potent a for an acc dent s h gh. I see on ev dence of po ce wr t ng any t ckets for ega park ng. When you add n no s dewa ks and pedestr ans n the street, extreme care s requ red - and often no ev dent. Do ng more to enforce park ng restr ct ons on Barr e unt the road reconstruct on s comp eted wou d be wonderfu . 6/15/2023 04:59 PM Parked cars on street a day every area 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Veh c es not heed ng traffic ru es upon enter ng/ex t ng 65th. St. from/to Barr e Rd. 6/20/2023 01:53 PM Barr e Rd sees a ot of traffic from M Hea th Fa rv ew emp oyees who park and dr ve on the street. There s a so a ot of traffic due to a daycare/pre-schoo just off the street. 6/24/2023 03:08 PM 6300-6500 Barr e Road. There has been an ncrease n traffic due to numerous arge apartment houses bu t n the area recent y. 6/29/2023 02:07 PM At the ntersect on of Her tage Dr. and Xerxes, t s a most mposs b e to make a eft turn to go North on Xerxes dur ng the day. Th s s on y go ng to get worse w th the h gh dens ty hous ng be ng bu t around Southda e. At the very east, a "No Turn On Red" s gn shou d be nsta ed at the top of the Eastbound H ghway 62/Xerxes Ex t Ramp, to he p contro some of the traffice turn ng South. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM Lots of peop e go ng to/from hosp ta dur ng dayt me hours. 7/19/2023 07:56 AM We are gett ng more and more b g trucks. Probab y over the we ght restr ct ons. Optional question (18 response(s), 10 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 12 of 34 6/12/2023 04:41 PM Veh c es ro through stop s gn at 65th & Drew. Veh c es do not y e d to pedestr ans at Barr e & 65th St., & a a ong Barr e Rd between 65th St. & Her tage. 6/12/2023 06:23 PM In the res dent a port on of Barr e Road there aren t any stop s gns. 6/13/2023 08:29 AM It s concern ng because motor st behav or beh nd the whee has deter orated. 6/14/2023 09:34 AM Barr e Rd and Her tage Dr. It s common to see peop e dr v ng at 45+ MPH through our ne ghborhood. 6/14/2023 10:11 AM Through traffic tends to speed. 6/14/2023 12:17 PM Dr v ng too fast on Barr e Road, not car ng for pedestr ans and sma an ma s, b ar ng oud mus c 6/15/2023 08:54 AM Ent re Southda e area 6/15/2023 11:32 AM A a ong Barr e and Her tage Dr ve. Part cu ar y bad at the turn onto Xerxes at 64, peop e pu ng out of the group fac t es on Her tage, and speed ng around the b nd corners at Ed na Towers and n front of the Co ony of Ed na bu d ngs. W th pedestr ans n the street, part cu ar y dur ng w nter, espec a y bad. L ght ng the street s not great and often one sees young moms w th k ds and peop e us ng wa kers. It s great the Her tage of Ed na has a s dewa k on the r s de of the street. Today n that sect on, I saw a young fam y and a wa ker wa k ng n street rather than us ng that s dewa k. That suggests the need to have s dewa ks on both s des of the street through the ent re project area because I do not expect any mprovement n dr ver behav or un ess the c ty s w ng to devote po ce resources to enforcement. Q9 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 14 of 34 6/15/2023 04:59 PM Yes tooo fast 6/16/2023 05:06 PM Even ng and weekends cars r p down 65th 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Pedestr ans cou d be hurt cou d be harmed wa k ng a ong Barr e Rd., espec a y those wa t ng for buses. 6/20/2023 09:48 AM 65 and Barr e 6/20/2023 01:53 PM Dr vers use our ne ghborhood as a shortcut to bypass bus er streets n the Southda e ne ghborhood, espec a y York. Barr e Rd does not have s dewa ks on a parts, wh ch makes t dangerous to wa k, espec a y n w nter. 6/29/2023 02:07 PM Peop e frequest y b ow through the stop s gn at the ntersect o n of 65th St. and Barr e Road. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM 65th & Barr e Road, no matter f go ng onto or off of 65th major ty of dr vers do not s gna turns & at the stop s gn do not a ways come to comp ete stop before turn ng. 7/19/2023 07:56 AM Dr v ng aggress ve y. 8/02/2023 09:36 AM It's pretty bad on 65th at the crosswa k from the hosp ta to the med ca bu d ng park ng ot. Not sure anyth ng can be done about t though. Maybe bo der crosswa k pa nt ng, s gns for the cars ex t ng the park ng ot. I observe dome dangerous dr ver behav or as I wa t at the bus stop she ter. Optional question (17 response(s), 11 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 15 of 34 6/12/2023 02:46 PM None 6/12/2023 04:41 PM S dewa k on Barr e Rd. 6/12/2023 05:30 PM S dewa k, wh ch t sounds ke you're go ng to put n. 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Pedestr an crosswa ks w th ghts. 6/14/2023 10:11 AM Add t ona s dewa ks. Fee ng hemmed n by busy streets on a s des (Xerxes, 66th, France, Hwy 62) w th nadequate pedestr an cross ngs. Pedestr an br dge across h ghway 62 to Strachauer Park wou d be a n ce add t on. It s near y mposs b e to turn eft onto Xerxes from Her tage Dr ve due to ack of stop ght. Often have to turn r ght go ng out of our way because we can t turn eft due to heavy traffic. 6/15/2023 08:54 AM Stop bu d ng more and more apartments. They have ncreased traffic n the area exponent a y. I won t wa k for errands any onger. It s too unsafe. I have to dr ve to get to a safe spot to wa k for exerc se f I want to eave the mmed ate area around my condo property. 6/15/2023 11:32 AM Wa k ng n street s unsafe. I wa k w th a cane. I rea y, rea y need cont nuous flat we ma nta ned s dewa ks to get around. If I had them, nc ud ng a s dewa k on 65th street from Barr e to Fa rv ew Southda e, I cou d wa k four to five b ocks to my appo ntments dur ng good weather. You want sen ors to be ab e to age n p ace n ne ghborhood of h gh dens ty w th moderate to heavy traffic w th care ess dr vers. Prov d ng cont nuous s dewa ks s a must. I was on the p ann ng comm ttee for the Greater Southda e ne ghborhood. Part of bu d ng to h gher dens ty was the prom se of better s dewa ks and crosswa ks - nvestments n re at ve y nexpens ve (compared to roads) nfrastructure. I don't see that has happened. The c ty st s not keep ng crosswa ks pa nt ng done frequent y for t to wear off. The eve of runn ng stop s gns and red ghts has on y ncreased. I apprec ate that the c ty owered speed m ts, but when you do road Q16 If you don't walk, jog, or run in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your walking, jogging, or running? Please list all that you can think of. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 22 of 34 mprovement, p ease tend to pedestr ans. Foot traffic around Southda e shou d be a ot h gher than t s - and everyone wa k ng f someone not dr v ng and add ng congest on. 6/18/2023 07:54 PM Th s s just a very busy area, and cross ng the busy streets on foot can be daunt ng. 6/20/2023 01:53 PM S dewa ks wou d be he pfu a ong a parts of Barr e Rd Optional question (9 response(s), 19 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 23 of 34 6/12/2023 02:46 PM None. 6/12/2023 05:30 PM b ke ane/scooter ane 6/13/2023 02:37 PM B ke anes added 6/14/2023 10:11 AM See above. 6/14/2023 04:25 PM There are not a ot of access b e b ke anes n my c osest ne ghborhood, but I can get to the 9-m e creek tra fa r y eas y. 6/15/2023 08:54 AM Traffic s too bad and dr vers are too ob v ous for me to ever cons der r d ng a b ke n the Southda e area. 6/15/2023 11:32 AM I have a bad knee acqu red n 2017 and a new k dney n 2020. L v ng n a ne ghborhood w thout s dewa ks and n a ong pandem c, I have had to use the Y - when t was open. I'm o d and nfirm enough that r d ng a convent ona b ke s no onger poss b e - after be ng a b ke commuter through most of my work fe. Happy that s dewa ks w be deve oped n 2024, as that opens up the opportun ty to go for a wa k n the ne ghborhood. 6/16/2023 05:06 PM Not safe 6/18/2023 07:54 PM I don't ke r d ng a b ke n traffic anes because I don't fee safe. There's not a good way to phys ca y separate b kes and veh cu ar traffic, so I don't r de a b ke. A so, f I' on a b ke, I don't ke s ow ng down veh cu ar traffic. Roads are too rough. Not a smooth r de. Q19 If you don't ride a bicycle in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your bicycle riding frequency? Please list all that you can think of. Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 26 of 34 6/20/2023 09:48 AM 6/29/2023 02:07 PM S dewa ks wou d ncrease my r d ng a b ke n my ne ghborhood. Usua y I put my b ke on a car carr er and dr ve somewhere e se to b ke. Optional question (11 response(s), 17 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 27 of 34 6/12/2023 04:41 PM Veh c es use Barr e Rd. as f t s a park & r de near bus she ter. Veh c es park over the s x hour m t. 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Peop e are park ng for more than 6 hours. 6/13/2023 08:29 AM I don't have concerns about park ng. I have concerns about a s dewa k that wou d potent a y k the trees on our grounds. If you can contro the amount of cars on the street and the speed they are go ng, you don't need to have a s dewa k. I do not want a s dewa k put n c ose to my home. 6/14/2023 12:17 PM P ease don't add overn ght street park ng. It just creates cr me. 6/15/2023 11:32 AM The add t on of park ng n front of the Ed na Towers created add t ona r sk, part cu ar y ast w nter when due to show pack, veh c es were park ng up to 3 feet away from the curb. 6/16/2023 05:06 PM My car has been h t parked on Barr e Road–I be eve because peop e take the turn too fast n the w nter. 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Park ng shou d be d scouraged, as there s not enough c earance for two-way traffic. 6/20/2023 01:53 PM We have p enty of street park ng on Barr e, but t's taken up by M Hea th Fa rv ew and other med ca office workers. 6/29/2023 02:07 PM The Co ony doesn't have enough park ng so often peop e park on Barr e Road. But the park ng there s restr cted from Novoember - March. 7/09/2023 10:19 AM Ma n y concerned w th pu ng out of townhouse park ng onto Barr e Road when cars/trucks are parked too c ose to park ng entry/ex t. It s near y mposs b e to see f a car s com ng from e ther d rect on, have to s ow y nch out and hope a car s not go ng too fast to see me pu ng out, and s ow down. Perhaps m t t me of day or m t d stance Q23 Any additional comments about parking? Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 31 of 34 from park ng entry/ex t on same s de of street. No prob em w th park ng on s de of Barr e Road oppos te of park ng entry/ex t. Otherw se, Barr e Road s great. 7/13/2023 12:53 PM When so ng reconstruct on, most on Barr e Rd on y have 1 entrance/ex t to get to res dence (mu t p e homes w th back dr veway) 3 on wests de of Barr e Road. Mu t p e on east s de of Barr e rd approx 8 sets of dr veways. (Entered by Staff) 6/12/2023 02:46 PM Barr e Road 6/12/2023 04:41 PM Barr e Road 6/12/2023 05:30 PM Barr e Rd. 6/12/2023 06:23 PM Barr e Road 6/12/2023 07:13 PM Barr e Road 6/13/2023 05:22 AM Her tage Dr ve 6/13/2023 08:29 AM Barr e Road 6/13/2023 02:37 PM Barr e Rd 6/14/2023 09:34 AM Barr e Rd Optional question (11 response(s), 17 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Q24 What is your street name? Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 32 of 34 6/14/2023 10:11 AM Barr e Road 6/14/2023 12:17 PM 6461 Barr e Road 6/14/2023 01:58 PM Co ony Way 6/14/2023 04:25 PM Barr e Road 6/15/2023 08:54 AM Co ony Way 6/15/2023 11:32 AM Barr e Road 6/15/2023 04:59 PM Barr e Rd 6/16/2023 05:06 PM Co ony Way 6/17/2023 07:20 AM Barr e Rd. 6/18/2023 07:54 PM Co ony Way 6/19/2023 11:48 AM Barr e 6/20/2023 09:48 AM Co ony way 6/20/2023 01:53 PM Barr e Rd 6/24/2023 03:08 PM Barr e Road Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 33 of 34 6/29/2023 02:07 PM Barr e Road 7/09/2023 10:19 AM Barr e Road 7/13/2023 12:53 PM Barr e Rd 7/19/2023 07:56 AM Barr e Road 8/02/2023 09:36 AM Co ony Way *Entered on beha f of res dent by Eng Adm n, L z Moore* Mandatory Question (28 response(s)) Question type: S ng e L ne Quest on Southdale B Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 34 of 34 APPENDIX J Correspondence from Residents APPENDIX K Metro Transit E Line BRT Information Materials Erik Thompson, Community Outreach Coordinator Evan Owens-Ambrogio, Principal Engineer June 1, 2023 METRO E Line Preliminary Design Open House METRO E Line Bus Rapid Transit Overview 4 •13.3 miles running primarily along University Avenue, 4th Street, Hennepin Avenue, and France Avenue •Operates from Green Line Westgate Station on University Ave to Southdale Transit Center in Edina •Substantial replacement of Route 6 •Frequent, all-day service, approximately 20% faster than existing Route 6 •Targeted opening 2025 •Project is fully funded with preliminary $60 million budget •The E Line will replace Route 6 on France Avenue and University Avenue/4th Street –The E Line is planned to operate as frequently as every 10 minutes •Route 6 is planned to continue to serve the Xerxes Avenue corridor in south Minneapolis –Route 6 is planned to operate up to every 20 to 30 minutes •Service plans will be finalized closer to E Line opening day (2025), and may change based on Network Now planning and available resources 5 METRO E Line & Route 6 Service BRT Station Features 6 End of 2025: E Line Opens for Service 2024 to 2025: Construction 2022 to 2023: Design June 2022: Corridor Plan Approval January 2020: Alignment Approval 2018: Planning Began Where are we in the process? •Station locations were finalized in June 2022 •Currently in the Preliminary Design phase •Metro Transit will resolve and incorporate comments as appropriate into the station designs as design advances •Staff will continue to review safety, accessibility, drainage, lighting, utilities, and sightlines as plans are further developed. •More specific details about the placement of the bus shelter, real-time signage, and other amenities within the station area are developed in this stage. 7 •Preliminary design considers: –bus operations and standard BRT station architecture and features –city and county street design standards –station activity level and size –amount of space available –accessibility and safety for all users –input from station neighbors –other street uses in the same area (trails, bike lanes) –geographic features How will public feedback be used? •Influence placement of station amenities such as benches and shelters •Promote station designs that fit in neighborhood context •Influence sight lines and business visibility 8 •Change the intersections where stations are planned •Change the corners where stations are planned •Change the materials used at stations •Remove planned dedicated bus lanes •Change the operating hours of buses •Change the size of the shelters or amenities Public feedback CAN:Public feedback CANNOT: E Line Project Coordination 9 •University & 4th Roadway Improvement Project (2024-2025) –University/4th Street & U of M Rec Center/Ridder Arena, 15th Avenue, and 10th/11th Avenue •Hennepin & 1st Avenue Roadway Improvement Project (2024) –Hennepin/1st Avenue & 2nd Street NE •Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project (2020- 2021) –Includes 4 stations in Downtown Minneapolis •Hennepin Avenue South Reconstruction Project (2024-2025) –Hennepin & Franklin,Hennepin & 25th Street,Uptown Transit Station •University & 4th (Central to I-35W) Roadway Project (2025) –University/4th Street & 6th Avenue,University & Central Additional Street Improvements •Coordination with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County will allow additional improvements at some station intersections to be constructed with the E Line •Improvements include: –ADA pedestrian ramp upgrades and curb bump-outs –Signal improvements –Other pedestrian safety improvements including center medians and push-button flashing beacons 10 Preliminary Design Layouts •Station layouts move from north to south and look at top-down plans of the intersections –Some stations have street-level visualizations to show station in the context of the street •Stations not included in preliminary layouts have been previously constructed or plans are being developed in coordination with agency partners –University/4th Street & 6th Avenue –University & Central –Hennepin & 3rd/4th Street –Hennepin & 5th Street –Hennepin & 7th/8th Street –Hennepin & 10th/11th Street 11 Fairview Southdale Hospital •Existing Route 6 stops to be relocated to improve visibility at driveway exits •Includes sidewalk improvements and lane configuration changes within station area PRELIMINARY DESIGN (JUNE 2023) –DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Next Steps •Continue to engage station neighbors and the broader community around preliminary design –Survey available through June 26 at metrotransit.org/e-line-project •Work with cities, Hennepin County, and MnDOT to finalize project design •Begin construction in spring 2024 •E Line service planned to begin in late 2025 52 APPENDIX L Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY CONCORD B/C NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION Ashcroft Avenue, Ashcroft Lane, Concord Avenue, Garrison Lane, Millers Lane, Nancy Lane, Rose Court, St Johns Avenue, Virginia Lane, Woodale Avenue, West 62nd Street, West 63rd Street, West 64th Street IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-465 OCTOBER 12, 2023 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Aaron Ditzler Reg. No. Date DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 2 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local bituminous and concrete streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalk and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $X_____. 36.88% of the roadway cost will be funded through property taxes and 63.12% will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $X_____ per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X_____ and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $X_____ and will be funded through the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. INITIATION: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. The project complies with the City’s Living Streets Policy, Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services” and “maintain a sound public infrastructure” and the “Strong Foundations” City budget goal. This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer system and pedestrian facilities. LOCATION: The project includes Ashcroft Avenue, Ashcroft Lane, Concord Avenue, Garrison Lane, Millers Lane, Nancy Lane, Rose Court, St Johns Avenue, Virginia Lane, Woodale Avenue, West 62nd Street, West 63rd Street, West 64th Street. A detailed location map of the project is shown in Figure 1. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 3 Figure 1: Project Area Map DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The roadways in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1952 and 1992 (see Photo 1). Photo 1: Concord B/C Neighborhood, 1956 Maintenance records indicate Nancy Lane and Wooddale Avenue south of Garrison Lane were overlayed in 2012. West 64th Street was reconstructed in association with a sanitary sewer improvement project in 1999. Most of the streets in the neighborhood have concrete curb and gutter; over half of the streets are concrete. The roadway width is primarily 30’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb). Virginia Lane, Wooddale Avenue between Nancy Lane and Garrison Lane, and West 64th Street range from 20-23’ wide. A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area performed by Braun Intertec showed the roadway section varies from 2” to 5.75” of pavement over an apparent aggregate base followed by an assortment of clay, clayey sand, and silty sand soils. Soft clayey soils are present under some of the concrete streets. . DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 5 As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 78 and the average PCI for Concord B/C is 39. An example of the current pavement condition can be seen in Photo 2. Photo 2: Existing Pavement Condition Traffic and Crash Data Staff measured traffic volumes and speeds at several locations within or near the neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes within the neighborhood range between 402 and 645 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 27.5 and 28.0 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities A shared-use path is present between Lake Nancy and Otto Pond between West 64th Street and Nancy Lane, and is in average condition. Sidewalks are also present immediately adjacent to the project area on Valley View Road, Concord Avenue and Wooddale Avenue north of the project limits. The project area also abuts the Highway 62 pedestrian bridge connecting to Rosland Park. A pedestrian-activated flasher is present at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Valley View Road. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 6 Bicycle Facilities In addition to the previously mentioned shared-use path, a bike boulevard is present on Wooddale Avenue between Nancy Lane and Valley View Road. On-street bike lanes are present immediately adjacent to the project area on Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue north of the project limits (see Appendix C). Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE The watermain system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE Storm Sewer The storm sewer network is in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The system consists of SECTION INCOMPLETE Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, cable and fiber optic utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overhead and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wooden poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. DESIGN INPUT: City Council 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan This plan, part of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, was developed to guide the City’s efforts to create a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. As shown in Appendix B, there is a proposed sidewalk on Concord Avenue between West 64th Street and Valley View Road, and a proposed shared use path on Wooddale Avenue between Nancy Lane and Valley View Road. 2015 Living Streets Policy This policy balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. The City will apply the Policy to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or change in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. The Living Streets Plan includes 15 principles to guide implementation of the Policy, divided into four categories: All Users and All Modes, Connectivity, Context Sensitivity and Sustainability. Below is a summary of how these principles are incorporated into this project: All Users and All Modes – This project will improve mobility and access to the transportation network for a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, children, DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 7 seniors and people with disabilities. Replacement of the pavement surfaces and traffic control signage will enhance safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity – This project involves maintaining a transportation system that can accommodate all modes of travel. Existing facilities form a multimodal network within the neighborhood. Context Sensitivity – Engineering strives to preserve and protect natural features within or adjacent to construction sites where feasible, including trees, waterways and sensitive slopes. Residents within the project area were invited to complete a questionnaire soliciting input on project design components, including multi-modal transportation, street lighting and local drainage problems. Sustainability – Engineering works closely with Public Works to implement infrastructure improvements with consideration of lifecycle costs and future maintenance. The new roadway section can be easily maintained long-term with the use of proactive rehabilitation treatments, which will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Reductions in impervious surfaces benefit water quality and may lessen the demand for chemicals to manage snow and ice (such as chloride). Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work; this includes utilizing trenchless technologies, such as pipe bursting or cured-in-place pipe liners. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration of clean water into the sanitary sewer system, minimizing regional wastewater treatment, reducing the risk of sewage surcharges, and limiting the risk of back-ups to residential properties. Relevant portions of the Living Streets Plan can be found in Appendix F. 2018 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan SECTION INCOMPLETE Climate Action Plan The CAP identified the following actions for consideration that would align with the roadway reconstruction project. Transportation and Land Use TL 1-2: Accelerate building on-street and off-street protected bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other walking infrastructure in high- need areas and fill connectivity gaps as identified in the City's Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works Department. COMMENTS REQUESTED Police and Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire Departments. COMMENTS REQUESTED Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on October 26, 2023, a draft engineering study was provided for review. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 8 [2023 COMMENTS] Relevant minutes from the ETC meetings are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, virtual neighborhood informational presentations were posted on Better Together Edina in March 2021, September 2022, and October 2023. Residents were notified of the virtual meetings and were able to directly ask questions to staff from the Better Together Edina website, as well as telephone and email. Additionally, residents were invited to a meeting on [INCOMPLETE] to ask City Staff questions about the project. Materials from the virtual presentation can be found in Appendix H. On June 12, 2023, residents in Concord B and C were asked to complete a questionnaire, soliciting feedback on motorized and non-motorized transportation, and local drainage problems within the project area. The questionnaire was completed by 39 of 159 property owners, a return rate of 25%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents: 17 of 39 (44%) were concerned or very concerned with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; 22 (56%) were not concerned. 13 (33%) were concerned or very concerned with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; 24 (62%) were not concerned. 20 (51%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood. 31 (80%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. 13 (33) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. 7 (18%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; 15 (39%) reported parking on the street less than once per month. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys The full questionnaires and responses can be found in Appendix I. Relevant correspondence from residents regarding the project can be found in Appendix J. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works and other City staff. Roadways Typical Section The bituminous and concrete roadways are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing bituminous pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. The DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 9 existing concrete pavement and aggregate base material will be removed. A minimum of 8” of aggregate base material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous non-wear and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. Significant subgrade removals may occur where areas of clay soils are present. The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. All roadways within the project area are designated as Local Streets in the Living Streets Plan. Per this plan’s design guidelines, Local Streets have a typical width of 27’ (measured from the face of curb to the face of curb) without sidewalks or 24’ with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. Staff is trying to balance the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Living Streets Plan roadway width recommendations with available right-of-way, and potential tree, wetland, water body and infrastructure impacts. See Table 1 in the next section for options the City will evaluate. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand and costs of construction and maintenance. Due to the 20’ street width on Virginia Lane, staff recommends restricting parking along both sides of the street. Given the existing demand for parking, staff believes that parking changes should not occur on any other streets in the project area. The existing and proposed roadway widths, sidewalks and parking options are shown in Table 1. Street Existing Roadway Width ¹ (face to face), feet Proposed Roadway Width (face to face), feet Pedestri an and / or Mixed use Width, feet Boulevard Width, feet Parking Ashcroft Avenue Ashcroft Lane Garrison Lane Millers Lane Nancy Lane St Johns Avenue W. 62nd Street W. 63rd Street 30 27 - - Two-sided Concord Avenue 30 24 5-8’ 0-5 West side only Rose Court 28 27 - - Two-sided Virginia Lane 20 20 - - No Parking Woodale Avenue (Garrison Lane to Valley View Road) 30 24 5-6’ walk 0 No Parking DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 10 Woodale Avenue (Nancy Lane to Garrison Lane) 20 TBD TBD 0 No Parking West 64th Street 24 TBD TBD - TBD ¹Existing roadway width is measured from edge of bituminous to edge of bituminous on streets with no curb and gutter Table 1: Street Widths, Sidewalks and Parking Roadway Signage All traffic signage within the project area, including street name blades, will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix E). All new signs will conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Multi-Modal Transportation Pedestrian Facilities Staff is trying to balance the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Living Streets Plan roadway width recommendations with available right-of-way, and potential tree, wetland, water body and infrastructure impacts. See Table 1 in the previous section for options the City will evaluate. Spot repair of the existing Wooddale Avenue shared-use path will occur as necessary between West 64th Street and Nancy Lane. Figure 2 shows all existing and proposed pedestrian facilities. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 11 Figure 2: Existing and Proposed Pedestrian Facilities Locations were selected by staff based on existing topography, connections to existing facilities and private utility conflicts. The grass boulevard that will separate the new curb and the proposed sidewalk is proposed to be 5’-wide but may vary depending on construction conflicts. The separation from vehicle traffic creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment and is preferred by Public Works for snow storage. The extra width needed for the sidewalk and boulevard will be balanced between both sides of the street, where feasible. No boulevard will exist between the new curb and the proposed sidewalk along Wooddale Avenue between Garrison Lane and Valley View Road due to existing infrastructure conflicts. All adjacent pedestrian curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and portions of the existing sidewalk will be reconstructed as necessary. The pedestrian-activated flasher at Concord Avenue and Valley View Road will be replaced with a rectangular rapid- flashing beacon (RRFB) to improve visibility and consistency with industry standards. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 12 The shared-use path between Lake Nancy and Otto Pond is maintained by the City as it is adjacent to City property. A pedestrian facility constructed on West 64th Street would be maintained by the City as it would be located within state right-of- way. Other proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities would be maintained by adjacent property owners as they are not within state or county right-of-way, not along Municipal State Aid routes, not adjacent to City property nor included in the City’s Active Routes to School Plan. Bicycle Facilities This Wooddale Avenue mixed-use facility for pedestrians and bicyclists is referenced above in the proposed section. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer main has been televised, and portions will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks and groundwater infiltration into the sewer main. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain SECTION INCOMPLETE As part of the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan, staff plans to engage property owners who have unsealed private wells and encourage them to have them properly sealed. Storm Sewer Based on the scope of utility work, concrete curb and gutter will be replaced throughout the project, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. The storm sewer network will have modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on [INCOMPLETE], to discuss the proposed 2024 reconstruction projects and preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. Currently, the City does not have a standard to determine where and when street lighting should be improved. Unlike other infrastructure improvements, lighting can be installed later with minimal disturbance using trenchless technologies. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 13 RIGHT-OF-WAY/ EASEMENTS: A majority of the existing right-of-way in this neighborhood varies from 50’ to 60’. It is anticipated that most of this project can be constructed within the existing ROW. Many properties have retaining walls, fences, vegetation, boulders or other landscaped items within the right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed to complete the necessary work. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $_________, (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. Item Amount Total Cost Funding Source Roadway $ _______ Special Assessments Roadway $ _______ Property Taxes Roadway Total: $ __________ Sanitary Sewer $ _______ Watermain $ _______ Storm Sewer * $ _______ Utility Total: $ __________ City Utility Funds Sidewalk Total: $ __________ PACS Fund Project Total: $ __________ Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are _____ roadway residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Morningside C project area. The estimated assessment per REU is $_______ (see Figure 3). The preliminary assessment roll can be found in Appendix K. Figure 3: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map All single-family residential properties located entirely within the project area receive an assessment of 1 REU, except for the properties shown in the tables below. DRAFT Engineering Study Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction BA-465 October 12, 2023 14 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule outlines the past and future tasks to be performed related to the project: Neighborhood Informational Video Presentations (all 2022 and Future projects) March 2021 September 2022 Neighborhood Informational Video Presentation (all 2024 projects) October 2023 Neighborhood Q and A Meeting with City Staff November 2023 ETC Engineering Study Review October 23, 2023 Receive Engineering Study December 11, 2023 Open Public Improvement Hearing December 11, 2023 Close Public Improvement Hearing December 13, 2023 Public Improvement Hearing Council Decision December 19, 2023 Bid Opening March/April 2024 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2024 Complete Construction Fall 2024 Final Assessment Hearing October 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes the project can be completed during the 2024 construction season. Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Concord B/C neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities C. Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities D. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks E. Street Lights and Signs F. Living Streets Plan G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Neighborhood Informational Video Presentation Materials I. Resident Questionnaire J. Correspondence from Residents K. Preliminary Assessment Roll DRAFT APPENDIX A Traffic and Crash Data LocaƟon Year ADT 85% Speed Crash Comment 1 2002 2023 408 402 31.7 28.0 2 2016 2023 471 645 29.1 27.5 3 2000 2017 101 188 26.9 29.2 4 2004 2014 2017 212 162 159 28 20 25.6 A December 2013 Vehicle backing out of driveway hit parked car on street. B September 2013 February 2016 No info on crash. Eastbound, leŌ turning bus hit slipper road and slid into fire hydrant at northeast corner of intersecƟon. 1 4 2 3 A B APPENDIX B City Comprehensive Plan Update – Pedestrian Facilities Map TRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOT ADRGLEASONRDWeberPark EdinaCommunityCenter HighlandsPark CityHall M innehahaCree kNineMileCree kNine Mile Creek ArdenPark SouthdaleLibrary ToddPark YanceyPark Van ValkenburgPark BredesenPark PamelaPark RoslandPark Fred RichardsPark BraemarGolfCourse LewisPark PublicWorks ArnesonAcresPark EdinaHighSchool CentennialLakes LakeCornelia LakeEdina MudLake IndianheadLake ArrowheadLake MirrorLake MelodyLake BraemarArena Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVECAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 4 4T H S T W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W 70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W October 2022 City of EdinaExisting and Proposed Pedestrian Facilities ± 0 2,250Feet Legend Proposed CP Rail Regional TrailNine Mile Creek Regional TrailExisting Shared-Use PathExisting Sidewalk Proposed Shared-Use PathProposed SidewalkProposed Twin Loops APPENDIX C City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities Map TRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOT ADRGLEASONRDWeberPark EdinaCommunityCenter HighlandsPark CityHall M innehahaCree k NineMileCreek Ni ne Mile Cre ek ArdenPark SouthdaleLibrary ToddPark YanceyPark Van ValkenburgPark BredesenPark PamelaPark RoslandPark Fred RichardsPark BraemarGolfCourse LewisPark PublicWorks ArnesonAcresPark EdinaHighSchool CentennialLakes LakeCornelia LakeEdina MudLake IndianheadLake ArrowheadLake MirrorLake MelodyLake BraemarArena Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVECAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 4 4T H ST W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W 70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W October 2022 City of EdinaExisting and Proposed Bicycle Facilities ± 0 2,250Feet Legend Proposed CP Rail Regional TrailNine Mile Creek Regional TrailExisting Shared-Use Path Proposed Shared-Use Path Proposed Twin Loops Advisory Bike Lane Existing Bike Boulevard Bikeable ShoulderExisting Shared Bike LaneExisting Bike LaneExisting Buffered Bike Lane Proposed Bike BoulevardProposed Bike LaneProposed Buffered Bike Lane APPENDIX D Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks APPENDIX E Street Lights and Signs !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !(!( !(6144 4300 4401 4415 4443 6304 4502-14 4545 4421 4439 6302 6306 4435 4425 4431 6305 4425 43014420 4501 6313 6024 4509 45004520 6303 6232 4420 6145 6200 4701 45096301 6233 6029 6141 442861616025 6324 6208 6225 6216 4505 6112 4704 452146046308 6316 61174624 6209 6217 6224 44326020 6025 6321 6325 6300 6216 6321 62046109 62056301 6108 6208 6309 6128 6104 6008 45086031-33 6028 4501 4516-18 6021 4500 6301 44366225 6020 6016 6012 4621 4609 6209 6104 4504 4605 6016 6024 6324 4620 6200 6012 4617 6217 6101 6305 62094613 45046100 6305 6109 6117 6 2 1 7 62086017 6105 6113 4505 6301 6205 45004624 6121 6125 45126108 44046025 451662136116 6304 4701 6309 6021 6100 6205 4616 6140 6313 6109 6336 6213 6201 6317 6212 6329 6317 61016105 6008 6325 6201 47056109 6017 6009 4713 6028 6321 6016 6209 6017 47046332 6009 6324 6012 462947006320 6013 45136309 6308 6312 6305 6337 6217 6105 44306021 6141 6125 6013 6312 6328 6112 44406204 61214708 46086308 6020 6329462862136212 6021 6304 6036 6013 6120 6045 6020 6333 63124701 6017 6317 4709 4412 62016320 6013 4712 6309 6044 6221 6012 6313 6316 450047004704 6037 6304 45176013 4705620546126113 63006301 4508 6016 6336 4444462047134708 6008 6305 6116 6104 633247096328 6333 620946256012 6329 6016 6017 6041 6028 6117 61246120 6121 6113611661126108 6133 6029 61326128 6101 6129 6032 6100 6125 6020 6101 6121 6136 6029 6129 61046101 6033 6016 6045 6021 61096113 6137 6117 6037 6033 60176021 6105 6041 6037 60246025 6044 6028 60366032 6016 6025 6100 61126120 6142 6020 6040 6024 6145 6039 6313 6140 4408Project Limits WOODDALE AVE§¨¦62CONCORD AVEASHCROFT AVEST JOHNS AVEASHCROFT LNMILLERS LAROSE CT64TH ST W G A R R IS O N L N NANCY LN 62ND ST W VIRGINIA LN 63RD ST W VALLEY VIEW RD / Engineering DeptOctober 2023 Existing Street LightsConcord B & C Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction CITYOFEDIN A MIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e !(Existing Street Lights !"$º»¼¾ FGHZ 1238FGHZ 89:m 89:m89:m !"$89:m!"$ !"$1238 !"$ !"$ bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf !"$-./0!"$-./0 !"$bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf !"$!"$ !"$ ÅÆÇ ª«¬¯ ª«¬¯ª«¬¯89:{ª«¬¯ ±² 89:m 89:m %&'(%&'(%&'( 89:z ±² ±² bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf FGHZ bcdpfbcdpf bcdpfstuv 1238bcdpf bcdpf bcdpfbcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf 89:;ª«¬ª«¬ bcdpfFGHZ 89:| !"$ !"$!"$!"$!"$ ¨© ¨© Æó ¨© 89:l¨© bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf 89:{ ±² bcdpf bcdpf bcdpf 89:l 89:l bcdpf bcdpf FGHRFGH[1238bcdpfbcdpf!"$ ª«¬ª«¬ !"$ !"$!"$ 6144 4300 4401 4415 4443 6304 4502-14 4545 4421 4439 6302 6306 4435 4425 4431 6305 4425 43014420 4501 6313 6024 4509 45004520 6303 6232 4420 6145 6200 4701 45096301 6233 6029 6141 442861616025 6324 6208 6225 6216 4505 6112 4704 452146046308 6316 61174624 6209 6217 6224 44326020 6025 6321 6325 6300 6216 6321 62046109 62056301 6108 6208 6309 6128 6104 6008 45086031-33 6028 4501 4516-18 6021 4500 6301 44366225 6020 6016 6012 4621 4609 6209 6104 4504 4605 6016 6024 6324 4620 6200 6012 4617 6217 6101 6305 62094613 45046100 6305 6109 6117 6 2 1 7 62086017 6105 6113 4505 6301 6205 45004624 6121 6125 45126108 44046025 451662136116 6304 4701 6309 6021 6100 6205 4616 6140 6313 6109 6336 6213 6201 6317 6212 6329 6317 61016105 6008 6325 6201 47056109 6017 6009 4713 6028 6321 6016 6209 6017 47046332 6009 6324 6012 462947006320 6013 45136309 6308 6312 6305 6337 6217 6105 44306021 6141 6125 6013 6312 6328 6112 44406204 61214708 46086308 6020 6329462862136212 6021 6304 6036 6013 6120 6045 6020 6333 63124701 6017 6317 4709 4412 62016320 6013 4712 6309 6044 6221 6012 6313 6316 450047004704 6037 6304 45176013 4705620546126113 63006301 4508 6016 6336 4444462047134708 6008 6305 6116 6104 633247096328 6333 620946256012 6329 6016 6017 6041 6028 6117 61246120 6121 6113611661126108 6133 6029 61326128 6101 6129 6032 6100 6125 6020 6101 6121 6136 6029 6129 61046101 6033 6016 6045 6021 61096113 6137 6117 6037 6033 60176021 6105 6041 6037 60246025 6044 6028 60366032 6016 6025 6100 61126120 6142 6020 6040 6024 6145 6039 6313 6140 4408Project Limits WOODDALE AVE§¨¦62CONCORD AVEASHCROFT AVEST JOHNS AVEASHCROFT LNMILLERS LAROSE CT64TH ST W G A R R IS O N L N NANCY LN 62ND ST W VIRGINIA LN 63RD ST W VALLEY VIEW RD / Engineering DeptOctober 2023 Existing SignsConcord B & C Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionCITYOFEDINAMIN N ESOTAINCORPORA T E D 1888 ,e APPENDIX F Living Streets Plan Living Streets Plan 2015 Safety Health Choice Economy 8 2. Living Streets Policy INTRODUCTION The Living Streets Policy was developed to provide the framework for a Living Streets Plan. The policy initially stood alone and included sections to guide the creation of the Living Street Plan. This revised policy is now an integral part of the Living Streets Plan. The Living Streets Policy ties directly to key community goals outlined in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Those goals include safe walking, bicycling and driving; reduced storm water runoff, reduced energy consumption, and promoting health. The Living Streets Policy also compliments voluntary City initiatives such the “do.town” effort related to community health, Tree City USA and the Green Step Cities programs related to sustainability. In other cases, the Living Streets Policy will assist the City in meeting mandatory requirements set by other agencies. The Living Streets Policy is broken up into three parts: Vision, Principles and Implementation. The Policy is followed by a description of core services provided by the City of Edina that are related to or implemented in part through Living Streets. POLICY Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. The Living Streets Policy defines Edina’s vision for Living Streets, the principles Living Streets will embody, and the plan that will guide implementation of their construction. LIVING STREETS VISION Edina is a place where ... • Transportation utilizing all modes is equally safe and accessible; • Residents and families regularly choose to walk or bike; • Streets enhance neighborhood character and community identity; • Streets are safe, inviting places that encourage human interaction and physical activity; • Public policy strives to promote sustainability through balanced infrastructure investments; • Environmental stewardship and reduced energy consumption are pursued in public and private sectors alike; and • Streets support vibrant commerce and add to the value of adjacent land uses. Mini Fact Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 9 LIVING STREETS PRINCIPLES Fifteen principles guide implementation of the Living Streets Policy in the areas of all users and all modes, connectivity, context sensitivity and sustainability. The City will incorporate these principles when planning for and designing the local transportation network and when making public and private land use decisions. All Users and All Modes Principle 1: Living Streets are high-quality transportation facilities that meet the needs of the most vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors and the disabled; and Principle 2: Living Streets provide access and mobility for all transportation modes while enhancing safety and convenience for all users. Connectivity Principle 3: The City designs, operates and maintains a transportation system that provides a highly connected network of streets that accommodate all modes of travel; Principle 4: The City seeks opportunities to overcome barriers to active transportation by preserving and repurposing existing rights-of-way and adding new rights- of-way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit; Principle 5: The City prioritizes improvements to non-motorized connections to key destinations such as public facilities, public transit, the regional transportation network and commercial areas; Principle 6: The City will require new developments to provide interconnected street and sidewalk networks that connect to existing or planned streets or sidewalks on the perimeter of the development; and Principle 7: Projects will include consideration of the logical termini by mode. For example, the logical termini for a bike lane or sidewalk may extend beyond the traditional limits of a street construction or reconstruction project, in order to ensure multimodal connectivity and continuity. Context Sensitivity Principle 8: Living Streets are developed with input from stakeholders and designed to consider neighborhood character and promote a strong sense of place; Principle 9: Living Streets preserve and protect natural features such as waterways, urban forest, sensitive slopes and soils; Principle 10: Living Streets are designed and built with coordination between business and property owners along commercial corridors to develop vibrant commercial districts; Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 10 Principle 11: Living Streets coordinate with regional transit networks and regional authorities; and Principle 12: The City will consider the fiscal context of projects and potential financial impacts when implementing Living Streets at the project level. Sustainability Principle 13: Living Streets will improve the current and future quality of life of the public, Principle 14: Living Streets will reduce environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of roadways; and Principle 15: The City will increase the life span and resilience of its infrastructure and will build infrastructure with consideration for lifecycle costs and ease of maintenance. LIVING STREETS IMPLEMENTATION The City of Edina will develop Living Streets in the regular course of business of maintaining, expanding or redeveloping the road network and will be guided by the Vision and Principles established above. Implementation will happen predominantly through the neighborhood street reconstruction program, but also though specific stand-alone stormwater utility, pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects. Project prioritization is not specifically part of the Living Streets Plan. Prioritization of projects takes place in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget and is determined by the City Council with guidance from the Living Streets Vision and Principles. The City will actively promote and apply the Living Streets Policy and Plan by: • Applying the Living Streets Policy and Plan to all street projects, including those involving operations, maintenance, new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway. This also includes privately built roads, sidewalks, paths and trails. • Drawing on all sources of transportation funding and actively pursuing grants, cost-sharing opportunities and other new or special funding sources as applicable. • Through all City departments supporting the vision and principles outlined in this Plan in their work. • By acting as an advocate for Living Streets principles when a local transportation or land use decision is under the jurisdiction of another agency. Projects that implement Living Streets will be guided by pedestrian and cyclist network plans and roadway classifications and will consider the physical, social, ecologic, regulatory and economic context in a given project area. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 11 The project delivery system used to build Living Streets will: • Systematically engage Edina residents and project stakeholders to better inform project-level recommendations. • Keep Edina residents and project stakeholders informed about Living Streets and the range of services they help provide. • Follow minimum Living Streets design requirements and standards. • Manage construction impacts to residents and users of streets. Network The creation of a Living Streets network of road, pedestrian and bicycle facilities provides mobility, accessibility and access to people, places and spaces. The resulting interconnection of neighborhoods links people to goods and services and to one another, and increases quality of life for those who live in, work in, or visit the city. Existing and planned transportation networks are identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan and other approved/adopted plans. Network plans include: • Roadway Network (Functional Classification, Jurisdictional Classification) • Sidewalk Facilities • Bicycle Facilities (Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan) • Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan • Transit Service Network plans are approved by the City Council. In most cases, modification requires an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The expansion, creation and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle networks will be well planned and prioritized: • Expansion of existing networks and providing connections to key traffic generators or destinations provide immediate benefit to all network users and is a top priority. • Network connections serving vulnerable users such as children, seniors and the disabled are a top priority. • Network connections serving high-volume uses such as schools, retail destinations or regional public transit are a top priority. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 12 Context Contextual variety can either constrain or create opportunity in roadway and other infrastructure projects. The following are contexts that will be considered and will influence the planning, design and implementation of Living Streets. Exceptions Living Streets principles will be included in all street construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation projects, except under one or more of the conditions listed below. City staff will document proposed exceptions as part of a project proposal. • A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition, such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on a temporary detour. Such maintenance activities, however, shall consider and meet the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. CONTEXTS OF LIVING STREETS Ecological Water resource, ponds, wetlands, lakes, streams Natural resouces, trees, and urban forest Air quality Climate Sun and shade Materials, waste, energy, sustainability Regulatory State Aid roadway Watershed rules Operational Maintenance operations Traffic control or functional constraints Project Type Public Neighborhood street reconstruction Neighborhood street reconstruction with major associated utility work State Aid street reconstruction Stand-alone sidewalk, bicycle or utility project Public partner lead State County Transit agency Parks district Private development Will remain private Future public Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 13 • The City exempts a project due to an excessively disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project. • The City determines that the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants or native vegetation, wetlands or other critical areas. • Available budget is constrained or project timing allows more efficient construction at a later date. Engagement Members of the public have an interest in understanding and providing input for public projects. Project recommendations will be developed with a transparent and defined level of public engagement. The public will have access to the decision-making process and decision makers via public meetings and other correspondence and will be provided the opportunity to give input throughout the process. Project reports will discuss how their input helped to influence recommendations and decisions. The City of Edina’s Living Streets will continue to engage and solicit public input as a vital component of the project implementation process. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed discussion regarding the purpose of and opportunities for public engagement. Design The guidelines contained in the Living Streets Plan will be used to direct the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and modified streets, sidewalks, paths and trails. The guidelines allow for context-sensitive designs. The Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6): • Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary. • Provide well-designed pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial, collector and local connector streets. Sidewalks shall also be required where streets abut a public school, public building, community playfield or neighborhood park. Termini will be determined by context. • Provide frequent, convenient and safe street crossings. These may be at intersections designed to be pedestrian friendly, or at mid-block locations where needed and appropriate. • Provide bicycle accommodation on all primary bike routes. • Allocate right-of-way for boulevards. • Allocate right-of-way for parking only when necessary and not in conflict with Living Streets principles. • Consider streets as part of our natural ecosystem and incorporate landscaping, trees, rain gardens and other features to improve air and water quality. The Design Guidelines in this Plan will be incorporated into other City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. As new and better practices evolve, the City will update this Living Streets Plan. Minimum standards will guide how vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle networks interact and share public right of way. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 14 Benchmarks and Performance Measures The ability to measure the performance of a plan, as well as knowing that it is functioning as it is intended, is vitally important to overall success and the ability to sustain it. With this in mind, the City will monitor and measure its performance relative to the Living Streets Policy. Benchmarks that will demonstrate success include: Every street and neighborhood is a comfortable place for walking and bicycling. This does not mean that every street in the city will have walking and biking facilities. It means that each neighborhood will provide a network of these facilities such that walking and biking to and through neighborhoods is a comfortable experience. Every child can walk or bike to school or a park safely. It is essential that alternatives to driving to school or parks be provided to children and their caregivers. These alternatives – walking or bicycling – will be both safe and convenient modes of transportation. See the Edina Active Routes to School Plan for more information. Seniors, children, and disabled people can cross all streets safely and comfortably. Opportunities to cross all streets in Edina, including local, collectors and arterial streets, will be provided. These crossings will be safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of age or ability. An active way of life is available to all. Opportunities for active living should be made available to all members of the Edina community by connecting centers of activity via active, multimodal transportation. Each resident of and visitor to Edina will have the ability to lead an active way of life. There are zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Perhaps the ultimate safety benchmark is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries. Modeled from the Vision Zero Initiative (www.visionzeroinitiative.com), an aspirational yet primary goal of Living Streets is to achieve this high level of safety on the City’s roadways. Reduce untreated street water flows into local waterways and reduce storm water volume. Cost-effective stormwater best management practices (BMPs) are strategically selected to go above and beyond regulatory requirements to provide for flood protection and clean water services through the use of infrastructure that retains, settles, filters, infiltrates, diverts or reduces the volume of stormwater that flows to local surface waters. Retail streets stay or become popular regional destinations. Part of Edina’s Living Streets vision is that “streets support vibrant commerce.” While most of the city’s streets are residential, Edina’s business districts are a vital part of the community. The benefits of Living Streets extend to retail streets as well, making them more attractive to businesses and consumers alike. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy 15 The City will draw on the following data to measure performance: • Number of crashes or transportation-related injuries reported to the Police Department. • Number and type of traffic safety complaints or requests. • Resident responses to transportation related questions in resident surveys. • Resident responses to post-project surveys. • The number of trips by walking, bicycling and transit (if applicable) as measured before and after the project. • Envision ratings from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. • Additional performance measures may be identified as this Policy is implemented. Mini Fact Motorists must stop behind all crosswalks. Living Streets Plan – 2. Living Streets Policy APPENDIX G Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes APPENDIX H Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials The CITYofEDINA2024 Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionInformational Meeting The CITYofEDINAAgenda•Introductions•Why Reconstruct•Project Scopes•What You Can Expect•Funding Sources•Timeline•Communication•How to Prepare•Questionswww.EdinaMN.gov2-A The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov3-AEngineering - Design & Construction DivisionBrandon FreemanEngineering TechnicianChris MooreGraduate EngineerAaron DitzlerAssistant City EngineerChad MillnerDirector of EngineeringJon MooreSr. Engineering TechnicianTom HaatajaSr. Engineering TechnicianCharlie GerkProject EngineerLiz MooreEngineering Coordinator The CITYofEDINAwww.EdinaMN.gov4-C2024 Project Areas•Concord B/C•- 166 Properties•Southdale B•- 326 Properties The CITYofEDINA•Streets grouped into neighborhoods•- Maximizes economics of scale•- Extends pavement life•Proactive Pavement Management Program•Prioritized based on;•- Pavement condition•- Underground utility issues5-Cwww.EdinaMN.govWhy My Street? The CITYofEDINAWhy Reconstruct?•Previously reconstructed in the 1960s – 1990s•Utility issues to address beneath roadway•More cost-effective than other maintenance strategies (mill & overlay, seal coat)www.EdinaMN.gov6-A The CITYofEDINAExisting Conditions - Roadways•Pavement reaching end of useful life•Most streets have curb and gutter, some do not•Some properties already have concrete driveway aprons, some do notwww.EdinaMN.gov7-A The CITYofEDINAExisting Conditions - Utilities•Watermain- Loss in pipe wall thickness- Main and service breaks- Undersized mainswww.EdinaMN.gov8-C•Sanitary Sewer- Cracks, breaks, sags, etc.- Inflow and infiltration•Storm Sewer- Structure deficiencies- Undersized pipes- Curb and gutter failing The CITYofEDINA•Mailboxes•Irrigation systems and pet fences•Landscaping•Outwalks/stepsExisting Conditions – Right-of-Waywww.EdinaMN.gov9-C The CITYofEDINAWhat / Where is the ROW?•Surface and space above and below public roadways used for travel purposes and utilities•Typically, 60’ width•(MSA Streets 66’)•Property corners located during surveywww.EdinaMN.gov10-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Roadways•Replacement of curb & gutter (all or sections)•Subgrade corrections as needed•New roadbed and asphalt pavement surfacewww.EdinaMN.gov11-A The CITYofEDINALiving Streets Plan•Approved by City Council in 2015•Balances needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders•Incorporates;•- Minimum roadway design elements•- Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Planwww.EdinaMN.gov12-C The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Driveways•Aprons will be replaced / installed to comply with City standards•Special driveway materials•Reimbursement Policywww.EdinaMN.gov13-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements - Utilities•May include localized watermain and service replacements•New fire hydrants and gate valves•May include localized sanitary sewer repairs and rehabilitation•Storm sewer upgradeswww.EdinaMN.gov14-A The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements – Sump Drain•Installed when feasible and warranted•Homeowners encouraged to connect to City Sump Drain•Notification will be given when connecting is available•Sump connection permit available thru City websitewww.EdinaMN.gov15-C The CITYofEDINA•Recommend inspecting private services prior to construction•Repairs/upgrades can be coordinated with street work•Associated costs can be added to special assessmentUtility Ownershipwww.EdinaMN.gov16-AResident Owned UtilitiesB –Water ServiceC & D – Sanitary Service The CITYofEDINAProposed Improvements –Ped / Bike•Based on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Master Plan•Final design evaluated based on network consistency and construction conflictswww.EdinaMN.gov17-C The CITYofEDINAPrivate Utilities•Gas, Electric, Telephone, Cable may upgrade or repair their utilities before construction begins•Potential City-required relocations•Goal: streamline projects and minimize neighborhood disturbance•Streetlight upgrades typically not included with projectwww.EdinaMN.gov18-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Dust, mud, noise, and vibrations•Localized flooding during rainfall•Occasional delays due to inclement weather•Residents will be asked to limit water use occasionally•Homes may be connected to temporary watermainwww.EdinaMN.gov19-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Construction materials stored temporarily in ROW•5-10 feet of disturbance behind back of curb•Construction equipment stored on streets•Tree removals as necessary (property owners notified)www.EdinaMN.gov20-C The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Driveways and roads will be periodically inaccessible•Driveways will be inaccessible for 7 days to allow driveways to curewww.EdinaMN.gov21-C The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•Items within the City’s right-of-way may be damaged•-You can remove plants and other landscape features before the project•- Irrigation and pet fences will repaired•Disturbed areas will be restored with new sodwww.EdinaMN.gov22-A The CITYofEDINAWhat You Can Expect•We will;•- Provide opportunities for input•- Keep you informed•- Do our best to minimize inconveniences•Our contractor will accommodate residents with special access needswww.EdinaMN.gov23-A The CITYofEDINACity Utility Funds•Collection of utility service charges paid to the City•Covers 100% of:•- Storm sewer •(curb and gutter, •driveway aprons, •sump drain pipe) •-Sanitary sewer•-Watermainwww.EdinaMN.gov24-C The CITYofEDINAPedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund•Revenue from Xcel and CenterPoint Energy franchise fees•Promotes non-motorized transportation throughout the City•Covers 100% of:•-Sidewalks /shared-use paths•- Bike lanes•-Associated signage and pavement markingswww.EdinaMN.gov25-C The CITYofEDINADo Taxes Cover Street Projects?•~22% of property taxes go to the City for expenses including Police, Fire, Parks, and Public Works•- Snowplowing•- Pothole repairs•- Other street maintenance (sealcoating, overlays, patch repairs)•Beginning in 2022, taxes will pay for a portion of street reconstructionwww.EdinaMN.gov26-A The CITYofEDINASpecial Assessments•Assigned to benefitting properties of public improvements•Covers portion of roadway costs•- Roadway and driveway removals•-Asphalt pavement•- Restoration•- Indirect Costs – engineering, finance, soil investigations, mailingswww.EdinaMN.gov27-A The CITYofEDINAResidential Equivalent Units•Assessments distributed based on REUs•- Factor used to compare properties to a single-family residence•Additional factors for commercial, industrial, and public-use propertieswww.EdinaMN.gov28-CREU FactorLand Use ClassScenario1.0Single-Family ResidentialA0.8Multi-Family Residential – DuplexB0.5Multi-Family Residential – Apartment/CondosC1.5*Commercial – OfficeE The CITYofEDINAProject Details – Concord B and C•166 properties (174.49 REUs)•2.18 miles of road•Full watermain, water services replacement*•Full replacement / installation of curb & gutter•Storm sewer improvements•5’ concrete walk on Concord Ave•6-8’ asphalt path on Wooddale Ave north of Garrison Lnwww.EdinaMN.gov29-A The CITYofEDINAProject Details – Southdale B•326 properties (478.88 REUs)•0.68 miles of road•Full removal and replacement of curb & gutter•Partial watermain, water services replacement•Storm sewer improvements•30-32’ F/F street width•5’ concrete walk on Barrie Rd, Heritage Dr (fill gap)www.EdinaMN.gov30-C The CITYofEDINARevised Roadway Cost Assessment - Local www.EdinaMN.gov31-ASample Assessment During Transition$20,000$15,000$10,000% of Local Roadway Costs Assessed Construction Year$20,000$15,000$10,000100%2020$15,780-$14,728$11,835-$11,046$7,890-$7,36478.90%-73.64%2021-2022$13,676$10,257$6,83868.38%2023$12,624$9,468$6,31263.12%2024$11,572-$1,052$8,679-$789$5,786-$52657.86%-5.26%2025-2035$0$0$00%2036 The CITYofEDINARevised Roadway Cost Assessment - MSAwww.EdinaMN.gov32-ASample Assessment During Transition$10,000$7,500$5,000% of MSA Roadway Costs Assessed Construction Year$10,000$7,500$5,00020%2020$7,890-$7,364$5,918-$5,523$3,945-$3,68215.78%-14.73%2021-2022$6,838$5,129$3,41913.68%2023$6,312$4,734$3,15612.62%2024$5,786-$526$4,340-$395$2,893-$26311.57%-1.05%2025-2035$0$0$00%2036 The CITYofEDINAPreliminary Assessments –Concord B/C*Residential equivalent unit (1 single-family home = 1 REU)www.EdinaMN.gov33-ASquare Yards of Paving per REUSquareYards of Paving#of REUsEstimated Assessment Range per REU*% of Roadway Costs Assessed Neighborhood175.230,568174.49$11,900 - $17,10063.12%Concord B/C (2024)144.819,273133.11$8,500 - $14,00068.38%Morningside C(2023) The CITYofEDINAPrelim. Assessment – Southdale Bwww.EdinaMN.gov34-ASquare Yards of Paving per REUSquare Yards of Paving# of REUsEst. Assess Range per GFAEstimated Assessment Range per Unit% of Roadway Costs Assessed Neighborhood22.310,689478.88$860-$1,20063.12%Southdale B -Apartment / Condos (2024)22.310,689478.88$1.31 -$1.77-63.12%Southdale B -Commercial (2024)259,660386$0.85 $284 20%Parklawn Ave (MSA - 2016) The CITYofEDINATypical Project Timelinewww.EdinaMN.gov35-AEngineering studies/estimates providedJuly –September2023Public hearingsDecember 2023Plan preparation and biddingJanuary – March 2024Construction beginsApril – May 2024Construction concludesOctober – November 2024Warranty workSpring 2025Final assessment hearingFall 2025 The CITYofEDINAAssessment Timingwww.EdinaMN.gov36-CDecember 2023Initial Public HearingsSummer 2024Project ConstructedOctober 2025Final Assessment HearingNovember 2025Assessment Filed with CountyJanuary 2026Assessment on Tax Statement The CITYofEDINAPayment Options•Pay entire amount upon receiving bill to avoid interest charges•Pay min. 25% ; balance rolls to property taxes over 15 years •Roll entire amount to property taxes over 15 years•Defer payment if 65 years of age or older and meet specific income requirements•- 2023 interest rate was 4.01%•- Finance charges are 1% over City’s borrowing interest rate•-Assessing Department – 952-826-0365www.EdinaMN.gov37-C The CITYofEDINACommunicationwww.EdinaMN.gov38-A•Regular Mail-All meetings, public hearings, and questionnaires- Final assessment notices (one year after construction)•Door hangers and flyers -Time-sensitive information (water shut-offs, concrete, temporary inaccessibility)•Better Together Edina – City Website Project Page The CITYofEDINABetter Together Edina•Best way to stay informed•www.bettertogetheredina.org•Free, access to periodic updates on project progress and scheduleswww.EdinaMN.gov39-A The CITYofEDINAProviding Input•Questionnaires mailed to your home, weigh in on;•-Traffic/pedestrian issues•- Street drainage issues•- Streetlight upgrades•Public hearing in December 2023•- Opportunity for residents to voice comments and concernswww.EdinaMN.gov40-C The CITYofEDINAQuestionnaire Resultswww.EdinaMN.gov41-CResponses Received to DateNeighborhood25% (39 / 159)Concord B/C9% (28 / 321)Southdale B The CITYofEDINAHow To Prepare•Complete project questionnaire•Begin financial planning•Coordinate home and yard improvement projects around street reconstruction schedule•Review Better Together Edina updates•Ask questions, stay informedwww.EdinaMN.gov42-A The CITYofEDINAEngineering Department7450 Metro BoulevardHours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.952-826-0371Contact Uswww.EdinaMN.gov43-ALiz MooreEngineering Coordinator952-826-0449LMoore@edinamn.govAaron DitzlerAssistant City Engineer952-826-0443ADitzler@edinamn.gov The CITYofEDINAQuestions?www.EdinaMN.gov44-A•Ask questions on Better Together Edina Q&A page•‐https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/concord‐bc•‐https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/southdale‐b•Call or email The CITYofEDINAThank you for your time!www.EdinaMN.gov45-A APPENDIX I Resident Questionnaires SURVEY QUESTIONS Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 1 of 33 6/12/2023 12:47 PM At the end of our dr veway, we often have stand ng water n the street, on the north s de of the dr veway. 6/12/2023 01:09 PM Back yard 6/12/2023 02:32 PM We have a sump pump and the bag yard can get poo ng water after hard pro onged ra n, or snow me t 6/12/2023 02:44 PM Water n basement dur ng heavy ra n f the power s down and the sump pump sn't runn ng. Sump pump runs frequent y after heavy ra ns or spr ng snow me t. 6/15/2023 05:39 AM Dr veway s adjacent to the four storm manho es on Garr son. In heavy ra ns, the water backs up and floods the street. 6/15/2023 06:20 PM Water n our basement ( f the survey meant just on the property then d sregard) 7/06/2023 06:28 PM In 2019, due to sudden thaw n March, our basement got flooded. A so our port on of the street floods most of the t me w th stand ng water. Q2 Please comment on the location and types of problems you have: Optional question (7 response(s), 32 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 3 of 33 6/12/2023 09:16 AM I subm tted a concern ast year v a the offic a Ed na page about the speed ng and ack of ook ng for pedestr ans at the corner of Woodda e and Garr son. I met w th N ck Bau er, who to d me that do ng anyth ng about t wou d ke y requ re a study us ng the ntersect on's cameras and wou d nc ude many bureaucrat c steps. I p an on speak ng at the transportat on comm ttee soon. It needs to be a four-way stop, and there need to be add t ona safety ntervent ons rem nd ng everyone that th s s a heav y used pedestr an route. 6/12/2023 12:47 PM Peop e fly down our street! No one ever goes the speed m t. Th s s the case go ng down Va ey V ew too-as we wa t to turn onto Sa nt Johns. I've had peop e pass me on my own street...on the eft...as I'm wa t ng to turn nto my dr veway. 6/12/2023 01:09 PM It s a dead end. P 6/12/2023 02:32 PM There s no stop s gn on st Jon s from va ey v ew to the frontage road speeds can be excess ve 6/12/2023 02:44 PM Lots of stand ng water at the south end of St Johns (at 64th) after ra ns or snow me t, ce n w nter. Poor dra nage n that area. 6/12/2023 03:07 PM Peop e dr ve rea y fast when turn ng off va ey v ew onto concord. Maybe add ng a stop ght on concord or a stop s gn on V rg n a ane m ght he p. Pedestr ans Cross ng va ey v ew w th the ye ow flash ng sn t a ways easy…cars regu ar y do not stop. 6/12/2023 03:58 PM None 6/12/2023 04:15 PM I ke how w de the streets current y are. P ease don't make them sk nn er 6/12/2023 06:54 PM we don't have that much traffic so do not want s dewa ks n our ne ghborhood Q4 Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about existing traffic or street conditions in your neighborhood. Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 5 of 33 6/12/2023 06:57 PM Dr vers a ways go fast on Concord Ave 6/12/2023 07:23 PM Need a stop s gn at the corner of Woodda e/ Garr son ane 6/12/2023 08:43 PM It's a shame that n the four years we have ved here, desp te the very h gh taxes we pay, my grandch dren have not been ab e to even r de the r tr kes n the street due to the abysma state of our road. It s a ser ous safety concern and comp ete y embarrass ng. 6/13/2023 05:36 AM Our street s n terr b e cond t on! Every year the potho es gets patched but t detracts from the beauty of the ne ghborhood. After t gets patched, the aspha t end up n our yard every w nter. Our street has more patches than actua road. 6/13/2023 05:59 AM We have a ot of wa kers on Concord between Hwy 62 and Va ey V ew. Pedestr an accommodat ons wou d be we come. 6/13/2023 01:12 PM 4505 Garr son Lane 6/14/2023 04:01 PM S nce there sn't a stop s gn at the ntersect on of Woodda e and Garr son Lane peop e fly down that h . It s a so a heavy foot/b ke area w th the wa k ng br dge over to Row and. I am worr ed someone w get hurt. 6/15/2023 05:39 AM O d concrete pavement that s fa ng apart. A port on of the concrete was removed for ut ty construct on and rep aced w th aspha t patches. 6/16/2023 07:20 AM noth ng 6/16/2023 08:44 AM Pavement on Concord between West 63rd Street and West 64th s uneven; broken up. 6/22/2023 10:02 AM My street, Garr son Lane, s often used as a cut-through and so speed ng has prev ous y been an ssue. Current y not so much Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 6 of 33 because the road surface on the west end of Garr son s a d saster. The on y way to speed over that surface s to r sk damage to your veh c e. G ven th s, when the new road s nsta ed, I wonder f a speed bump on the west end of Garr son, just east of the ntersect on of St. Johns wou d he p s ow traffic and d scourage cut-through? Separate y, I am concerned about the grow ng number of trash hau ers on Tuesdays. Last week t was ke a monster truck show. C ear y regard ess of any ndustry stud es, th s w not be good for new roads not to ment on the c mate mpact. 6/22/2023 10:57 AM roads have been horr b e for over 6 years 6/25/2023 11:28 AM Many potho es 6/30/2023 09:31 AM The vo ume of traffic s an ssue but pr mar y the speed of traffic on Va ey V ew Road s a major safety and fe qua ty ssue n th s ne ghborhood. 7/03/2023 02:33 PM Garr son s a mess. Look forward to oos ng the concrete s abs that crack and sh ft. 7/05/2023 06:18 PM Some b kes have excess ve speed com ng down Woodda e and as they do not have a stop s gn, are d fficu t to see and cause many near m sses w th cars turn ng onto Woodda e from Garr son. 7/06/2023 06:28 PM Va ey V ew Road s a ways a concern. The pedestr an ght s confus ng and o d. It needs to be rep aced w th better ght ng and equ pment. 7/09/2023 06:12 PM The no se of h ghway 100 and our house shakes f arge trucks are go ng too fast Optional question (27 response(s), 12 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Q5 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 7 of 33 6/12/2023 09:16 AM The ntersect on of Woodda e and Garr son (marked on a of the c ty's p ans as a shared-use path) s just south of a bus ness d str ct, a busy ntersect on on the b ke route to the nfamous br dge over 62, a schoo bus stop for three b ocks of ne ghbor, and at the bottom of a b g h . I regu ar y see cars and b kes speed through the ntersect on (go ng a d rect ons) and the fo age/e ectr ca po es make t d fficu t to see. Cars come down the h not know ng that the street does not go through or get ost at two cu -de-sacs and use th s spot as a turnaround. Add t ona y, someth ng must be done to protect everyone for the first ha f b ock south of the ntersect on at Va ey V ew and Woodda e. The h s very steep and d fficu t for cars to see pedestr ans and b kes when turn ng south. S m ar y, t s d fficu t to nav gate when go ng north f there are b kes or pedestr ans because the h causes everyone to s ow down w thout any protect on. We ove v ng on a street busy w th peop e us ng the tra system and near these amaz ng resources n the c ty. I am an av d gardener and a ways n the front yard. There have been too many c ose ca s between pedestr ans and cars not to ra se concerns. The new street from the ntersect on at Va ey V ew and Woodda e needs to have proven strateg es to cogn t ve y rem nd peop e th s s a shared-use road such as pa nted b ke anes and a four-way stop at Woodda e and Garr son. As we as proven strateg es to phys ca y protect peop e on the south s de of the Woodda e and Va ey V ew ntersect on. 6/12/2023 12:47 PM Sa nt Johns Ave- t's a stra ght shot from Va ey V ew and I'm sure peop e are go ng upwards of 35 mph. Va ey V ew Rd-as I come down the h from e ther d rect on, gett ng ready to turn onto Sa nt Johns, I've been passed and honked at for s ow ng down to turn. 6/12/2023 01:00 PM St Johns Ave s a pr mary means of peop e gett ng to M ers Ln, Nancy Ln, and other po nts south of Va ey V ew Road and as such, cars speed often down the street. 6/12/2023 01:37 PM Wasn't the concern about speed? 6/12/2023 02:32 PM Garr son ane and St. John s needs a 4 way stop 6/12/2023 02:44 PM Intersect on of St Johns and 64th. Concord south of va ey v ew Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 8 of 33 6/12/2023 06:57 PM 6/14/2023 04:01 PM Woodda e and Garr son Lane ntersect on 6/16/2023 07:20 AM noth ng 6/22/2023 10:02 AM Locat on: The west end of Garr son, east of St. Johns. Why? See answer n #3. 6/22/2023 10:57 AM Ashcroft Ave, and W 62nd Street 6/25/2023 11:28 AM Intersect on of 62nd and Concord. Cars try to bypass traffic on Va ey V ew and cut down Concord. A so, often cars fa to stop at the stop s gn. Maybe 4-way stop wou d he p. 6/30/2023 09:31 AM I ve on the corner of Ashcroft Avenue and Va ey V ew Road. I have w tnessed many t mes cars go ng so fast that they don t have t me to stop. I have app auded the 25 mph speed m t change to attempt to s ow down traffic, but watch ng peop e sa by at 40+ m es per hour s just common p ace. The speed at wh ch cars dr ve w th no regard for res dents and genera safety s m ne bogg ng. 7/06/2023 06:28 PM Concord & Va ey V ew Rd ntersect on. Optional question (14 response(s), 25 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 9 of 33 6/12/2023 09:16 AM I am not concerned that there s a h gh vo ume. I ce ebrate the h gh vo ume. I just want everyone to be safe and r ght now, they are not. 6/12/2023 01:00 PM St Johns Ave s a pr mary means of peop e gett ng to M ers Ln, Nancy Ln, and other po nts south of Va ey V ew Road and as such the vo ume of veh c es s greater than other nearby N-S streets. Aschcroft and Woodda e do not go south to 64th so much of that traffic goes down St Johns. 6/12/2023 01:37 PM Vo ume of trafic due to the cont nued overbu d ng. Va ey V ew, Southda e area. 6/12/2023 03:07 PM It seems ke peop e use va ey v ew as a cut through to get to hwy100… t s not just oca traffic 6/12/2023 06:57 PM Concord ave 6/13/2023 02:24 PM Too many garbage, recyc ng, awn wa st etc. trucks use our cu -de- sac to turn around. There are at east 10 trucks each Tuesday. They are dangerous and destroy our street pav ng. On y a coup e actua y do bus ness w th our s x houses. 6/16/2023 07:20 AM noth ng 6/22/2023 10:02 AM Vo ume s ncreas ng from de very veh c es--every day, somet mes repeat tr ps from the same company (FedEx, UPS, Amazon). Vo ume w a so ncrease when the roads are repa red because of cut- through. See more deta n #3 6/25/2023 11:28 AM Vo ume ncreases dur ng rush hour Va ey v ew has become what seems ke a h ghway and not a Q7 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 11 of 33 6/30/2023 09:31 AM res dent a Road. I fee ke the traffic contro ghts at the h ghway 62 on ramp s forc ng peop e to use Va ey V ew as a cut through , wh ch s gn ficant y ncreases the safety r sk and reduces the vab ty of th s ne ghborhood. We moved here from a house on Woodda e Avenue. Had I known the vo ume on Va ey v ew compared to Woodda e, we may have never moved here. Optional question (10 response(s), 29 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 12 of 33 6/12/2023 09:16 AM Excess ve speed ng, not ook ng before turn ng, not y e d ng to pedestr ans, and some ro ng through stop s gns. However, the stop s gns he p a ot. 6/12/2023 02:32 PM Dur ng schoo year the garr son ane St. John s 4 way stop s a hazard to k ds and pedestr ans 6/12/2023 03:07 PM Peop e do not stop for pedestr ans n the crosswa ks… 6/12/2023 04:15 PM Dr vers com ng down Woodda e Ave as they approach Garr son Lane take the corner too fast. There shou d be a stop s gn for traffic that comes down the h south on Woodda e. 6/13/2023 05:59 AM Some stop s gns gnored. Speed ng. 6/13/2023 02:24 PM B cyc es go way too fast on the wa k ng/b k ng path by Nancy Lake to 64th Street. It s dangerous for ch dren and wa kers. 6/14/2023 04:01 PM Woodda e and Garr son and St. Johns and Garr son. Peop e dr ve fast and don't y e d. 6/16/2023 07:20 AM noth ng 6/22/2023 10:02 AM A few years ago a stop/y e d s gn was added to the ntersect on of Garr son and Woodda e. That has he ped a b t w th the ntersect on, but trees b ock the stop s gn on the northeast corner. The b gger prob em w th that ntersect on s that b kers come zoom ng down Woodda e to access the WALKING path. It s d fficu t for cars turn ng r ght at that northeast corner to see the b kers. 6/25/2023 11:28 AM 62nd and Concord ntersect on. Often, dr vers d sregard the stop s gn and dr ve through the ntersect on Q9 If concerned or very concerned, please enter the location(s) of concern and why you feel that way. Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 14 of 33 6/30/2023 09:31 AM The crosswa k at Concord at Va ey V ew s a mora hazard. Even w th the flash ng ghts, motor sts sa through frequent y w th peop e try ng to cross, w thout regard to pedestr ans. I have a so w tnessed cars, not be ng ab e to stop due to the speed and actua y dr v ng up onto the s dewa k on my property to avo d an acc dent. I have w tnessed th s spec fica y tw ce. 7/05/2023 06:18 PM Some b kes have excess ve speed com ng down Woodda e and as they do not have a stop s gn, are d fficu t to see and cause many near m sses w th cars turn ng onto Woodda e from Garr son. Optional question (12 response(s), 27 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 15 of 33 6/12/2023 03:58 PM More s dewa ks. 6/12/2023 08:43 PM Woodda e Ave from Va ey V ew to Garr son needs a s dewa k! 6/13/2023 05:59 AM S dewa ks! 6/13/2023 02:24 PM S gns te ng b cyc es to s ow down on the wa k ng/b k ng path. 6/15/2023 05:23 PM Stop s gn at Woodda e and Garr son 6/16/2023 08:44 AM More even payments 6/21/2023 01:48 PM Add ng S dewa ks 6/22/2023 10:02 AM I just prefer var ety n where I wa k so n n ce weather I go to Centenn a Lakes, The Promenade or Ros and, otherw se I wou d wa k more n my ne ghborhood. In the w nter, however, the h on the south end of Woodda e makes t unsafe to wa k to the commerc a node. 7/09/2023 06:12 PM S dewa ks through the ne ghborhood 7/12/2023 01:34 PM I d dn't have an opportun ty to say that the ntersect on w th poor s ght nes s northbound St. Johns at Va eyv ew. There are sma trees grow ng n the s ght ne to the east and Century nk has been a owed to put equ pment n that s ght ne as we . Q16 If you don't walk, jog, or run in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your walking, jogging, or running? Please list all that you can think of. Optional question (10 response(s), 29 sk pped) Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 22 of 33 Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 23 of 33 6/12/2023 09:16 AM I am scared of the ntersect on at Woodda e and Va ey V ew go ng north so I go around the b ock to stay safe. 6/12/2023 02:32 PM I m not nterested 6/12/2023 02:44 PM Roads are too broken up for comfortab e or save r d ng. 6/12/2023 03:58 PM More b ke anes or s dewa ks. 7/06/2023 06:28 PM It wou d be great to connect our ne ghborhood to a b ke tra . We ve n the Concord ne ghborhood and t takes a wh e for us to get to a b ke tra . The nearest takes 3-4 m es of r d ng on the streets w thout suffic ent b ke anes. It wou d be great to have a ded cated b ke ane on Benton Ave. Woodda e Ave used to have ded cated marked b ke ane but got d sappeared after a wh e. Q19 If you don't ride a bicycle in your neighborhood as often as you would like, what reconstruction improvement might increase your bicycle riding frequency? Please list all that you can think of. Optional question (5 response(s), 34 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 26 of 33 6/12/2023 12:47 PM I have a ne ghbor who backs nto her dr veway every day and w come knock on our door f we have a car parked n front of our house that's mped ng her from be ng ab e to back n as she kes. Not a huge prob em re ated to the reconstruct on, but annoy ng nonethe ess! Ha! 6/12/2023 01:00 PM I wou d prefer narrower and ca mer streets even f t meant reduc ng on street park ng - there s no shortage of on street park ng n the n eghborhood. 6/12/2023 06:54 PM P ease do not add b ke anes or s dewa ks to take away our park ng and wreck our n ce ne ghborhood 6/15/2023 05:39 AM Garr son has a sweep ng curve. When peop e park on the street n the curved area, t m ts s te- nes and ane w dth (s nce peop e aren't t ght to curb). 6/16/2023 07:20 AM noth ng 6/22/2023 10:02 AM There are severa fam es who use on-street park ng for the extra veh c es/tra ers--a year-round. P ease do not narrow the streets or t w ook ke a used car and tra er ot. 6/12/2023 09:16 AM Garr son and Woodda e 6/12/2023 10:50 AM Garr son ane Sa nt Johns Ave. Q23 Any additional comments about parking? Optional question (6 response(s), 33 sk pped) Question type: Essay Quest on Q24 What is your street name? Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 30 of 33 6/12/2023 12:47 PM 6/12/2023 01:00 PM St Johns Ave 6/12/2023 01:09 PM Concord avenue 6/12/2023 01:13 PM Concord 6/12/2023 01:37 PM St. Johns Ave 6/12/2023 02:32 PM St johns 6/12/2023 02:44 PM St Johns Ave 6/12/2023 03:07 PM V rg n a Lane 6/12/2023 03:58 PM 64th Street 6/12/2023 04:15 PM Garr son LAne 6/12/2023 06:54 PM Ashcroft Lane 6/12/2023 06:57 PM Concord 6/12/2023 07:23 PM Garr son ane 6/12/2023 08:43 PM Garr son Ln Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 31 of 33 6/13/2023 05:36 AM Ashcroft Ave 6/13/2023 05:59 AM Concord 6/13/2023 07:03 AM Garr son Lane 6/13/2023 01:12 PM 4505 Garr son Lane 6/13/2023 02:24 PM Rose Court 6/14/2023 04:01 PM Garr son Lane 6/14/2023 05:35 PM Concord Ave 6/15/2023 05:39 AM Garr son Lane 6/15/2023 05:23 PM Garr son 6/15/2023 06:20 PM St Johns Ave 6/16/2023 07:20 AM Ashcroft Lane 6/16/2023 08:44 AM West 63rd Street 6/21/2023 01:48 PM St. Johns 6/21/2023 09:40 PM Garr son Lane Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 32 of 33 6/22/2023 10:02 AM Garr son Lane 6/22/2023 10:57 AM W 62nd Street 6/25/2023 11:28 AM 62nd Street 6/30/2023 09:31 AM Ashcroft Ave 7/03/2023 02:33 PM Ashcroft Lane 7/05/2023 06:18 PM Garr son Lane 7/06/2023 06:28 PM Ashcroft Ave 7/09/2023 06:12 PM Concord Avenue 7/12/2023 01:34 PM M ers Lane Mandatory Question (39 response(s)) Question type: S ng e L ne Quest on Concord B/C Neighborhood Reconstruction Survey : Survey Report for 30 January 2019 to 28 September 2023 Page 33 of 33 APPENDIX J Correspondence from Residents APPENDIX K Preliminary Assessment Roll EdinaMN.gov2024 Neighborhood Roadway ReconstructionOctober 26, 20231 of 19 2024 Project AreasConcord B/CSouthdale B2 of 19 Concord B/C –Traffic and Crash Data142385% SpeedADTYearLocation31.74082002128.04022023129.14712016227.56452023226.91012000329.2188201732821220044201622014425.615920174CommentYearLocationVehicle backing out of driveway hit parked car on street.2013ANo info on crash.2013BEastbound, north turning bus hit slippery road and slid into fire hydrant at northeast corner of intersection.2016BAB3 of 19 Concord B/C - Existing Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities•Shared-use path between West 64thSt and Nancy Ln Adjacent sidewalks on Valley View Rd, Wooddale Ave, and Concord Ave•Bike boulevard on Wooddale AveAdjacent bike lanes on Valley View Rd, Wooddale Ave•Highway 62 pedestrian bridge to Rosland Park4 of 19 Concord B/C - Proposed Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities•Concord Ave sidewalk•Wooddale Ave shared-use path (Twin Loops)•Wooddale Ave constraints5 of 19 Wooddale Ave (Nancy Ln to Garrison Ln)Existing: 22’, one-sided parking, bike boulevardProposed Option 1: 15’, no parking, 6’ sidewalk, bike boulevardProposed Option 2: 20’, no parking, 10’ on-street shared-use path (concrete)6 of 19 Wooddale Ave (Garrison Ln to Valley View Rd)Existing: 30’, one-sided parking, bike boulevardProposed Option 1: 24’, no parking, 6’ sidewalk, bike boulevardProposed Option 2: 24’, no parking, 8’ shared-use path7 of 19 W 64thSt (Wooddale Ave to St Johns Ave)Existing: 24’, two-sided parkingProposed Option 1: 24’, 1-sided parking, 8’ shared-use pathProposed Option 2: 20’, no parking, 8’ shared-use path8 of 19 W 64thSt (St Johns Ave to Concord Ave)Proposed: 15’ one-way street, no parking, 8’ shared-use pathExisting: 24’, two-sided parking9 of 19 Concord AveExisting: 30’, two-sided parkingProposed Option 1: 24’, one-sided parking, 8’ shared use path (no blvd)Proposed Option 2: 24’, one-sided parking, 8’ shared use path (3’ grass blvd)10 of 19 Virginia LnExisting: 20’, two-sided parkingProposed: 20’, no parking11 of 19 Ashcroft Ave/Ln, Garrison Ln, Millers Ln, Nancy Ln, St Johns Ave, Rose Ct, W 62ndSt, W 63rdSt, W 64thSt (east of Wooddale Ave)Existing: 30’, two-sided parkingProposed: 27’, two-sided parking12 of 19 Southdale B -Traffic and Crash DataAB85% SpeedADTYearLocation24.31060202312913642006222.9190220233123CommentYearLocationSouthbound vehicle ran into car parked on street2013AEastbound driver on W 65thhit and run electrical poles2016ADistracted driver ran off road going north-eastbound2014B13 of 19 Southdale B - Existing Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Facilities•Sidewalks in project area•Heritage Dr (partial, continuous, discountinous)•Barrie Rd (partial)•Adjacent sidewalks on •Xerxes Ave•W. 65th St •W. 66th St•No bike facilities in project area•Adjacent shared-use path on W. 66thSt•Bus stops for Express Route 578•Route 6 stops on France Ave, Xerxes Ave, Drew Ave, W. 66thSt14 of 19 Southdale B - Proposed Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Facilities•5’ concrete sidewalks •Barrie Rd, east side•Heritage Dr, north side gap•W. 65thSt, both sides•No bike facilities proposed•E Line BRT station proposed on W. 65thSt (adjacent to hospital)15 of 19 Heritage DrExisting: 30’, no parking*, 5’ sidewalk*Proposed: 27’, no parking*, 5’ sidewalk16 of 19 Barrie Rd (W 65thSt to Heritage Dr)Existing: 36’, variable parkingProposed Option 1: 32’, match existing parking, 5’ sidewalkProposed Option 2: 27’, one-sided parking, 5’ sidewalk17 of 19 Barrie Rd (W 66thSt to W 65thSt)Existing: 36’, no parking, 5’ sidewalk (adjacent to 3330)Proposed Option 1: 24-27’, no parking, 5’ sidewalkProposed Option 2: 24-27’, no parking, 5’ sidewalk on both sides18 of 19 W 65thStExisting: 45’, no parkingProposed: 24-27’, no parking, 5’ sidewalk on both sides19 of 19 Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of September 26, 2023 Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of September 26, 2023. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report and supporting material. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their November 8 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of September 26, 2023 October 26, 2023 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of September 26, 2023 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on September 26. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant, Public Works Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the November 8 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Review Eden Avenue crosswalk at Grandview Square Staff recommends installing an advanced warning sign with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons for eastbound traffic. Description Added complaints regarding the lack of safety at the crosswalk for drivers turning onto Eden from Vernon. AADT 3,600 (2020) 85% Speed 31.6 mph (2016) Crashes Two off-road property-damage crashes, and two crashes of vehicles exiting gas station turning east. Ped and Bike Crosses 26 pedestrian crossing (April 2022) RRFB button pushed during 12 crosses (lights activated 46% of time) Sight Lines Approaching from Vernon- 230 feet (adequate). Previous Request Item listed B1 in May 2023 TS City Council report- citing adequate stopping distance. Discussion Eden Ave roundabout completed in 2022. RRFB installed during Avidor development in 2019. Eden Avenue Crosswalk STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Request for temporary stop signs as Dewey Hill neighborhood association replaces wood-encased stop signs throughout neighborhood Staff recommends removal of wood-encased stop signs to comply with MUTCD guidance. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request for added school zone signage at Countryside Elementary Staff recommends no changes to school designations. B2. Review speed complaints along Sally Lane Staff recommends no changes citing traffic volume, speeds and crash history. Description Dewey Hill neighborhood has six wood-framed stop signs and neighborhood association hired a carpenter to replace the framing. Crashes None along Long Brake Trail in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request A similar request made for a decorative signpost at Nob Hill Road was denied in 2021. Unique Circumstances Since the neighborhood was established in the 1980s, the signs have been replaced by the association. Policy TSC previously recommended reactively replacing decorative posts with standard round poles which is easier to maintain and complies with the MN-MUTCD. MN-MUTCD 2B.10 “No items other than official traffic control signs, inventory stickers, sign installation dates, anti-vandalism stickers, and bar codes shall be mounted to the backs of STOP or Yield Signs. No items other than retroreflective strips or official traffic control signs shall be mounted on the fronts or backs of STOP or YIELD signs supports.” Description Countryside Elementary has a new driveway entrance along Tracy Ave and is concerned of vehicle speeds on Tracy. AADT 4,500 (2020) Crashes None along Tracy, south of Benton Ave. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Unique Circumstances School zone signs in-place along both directions of Tracy and Benton and southbound Stuart. No school designation signs along Countryside Rd. Discussion An added school zone sign is not required on Countryside Rd per MUTCD. Description Resident has concerns of vehicles speeding on Sally due to nearby roadwork along McCauley Tr. ADT 406 (2023 one day study) 85% Speed 30 mph Crashes One crash at Sally and Valley View Rd in 2017. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Unique Circumstances Indian Trails Neighborhood was reconstructed in 2019. Countryside Elementary School Indian Trails Neighborhood Wood-framed stop signs at Long Brake Trail and Delaney Boulevard STAFF REPORT Page 3 B3. Non-local traffic concerns and stop sign request along Chapel Dr Staff recommends no changes as traffic volume and speeds appear conventional for the neighborhood. B4. Request for stop controls at W 55th St and Brookview Ave Staff recommends no action citing traffic volume. B5. Request for all-way stop controls at W 56th St and Warwick Pl & Yvonne Ter Staff recommends no changes citing traffic volumes and crash history. Description Resident is concerned with vehicles using Chapel Dr to “cut thru” to Antrim Rd and requesting stop controls at Chapel Ln and Dr. ADT 307 (2023) 85% Speed 22.4 mph Crashes None reported in past ten years. Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request Similar issue led to added turn restriction from Valley View Rd onto Chapel from 7:10-8:30 am and 3:10-3:40 PM. Unique Circumstances Neighborhood does not allow parking 8 am to 4 pm on school days. Discussion 27 vehicles travel south on Chapel between 9:00- 9:30 AM 40 vehicles travel south between 4:00 and 4:30 PM. 66 Homes located this portion of Braemar Hills Neighborhood. Description Residents are concerned of potential crashes when vehicles not entering intersection properly. ADT 172 on W 55th (2018) 225 on Brookview (2018) 85% Speed 21.8 mph W 55th 25.8 mph Brookview Crashes Three between 2014 and 2018 – all failure to yield. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request Requests for all-way stops in 2002, 2010 and 2018. W 55th received yield controls in 2010 to establish right-of-way. Unique Circumstances No crashes reported since previous review in 2018. Policy No stop warrants met. Description Resident is concerned with children waiting for bus stop at this intersection and believes added stop controls will improve safety. ADT 460 W 56th (2017) 90 Warwick Pl/Yvonne Ter (2017) 85% Speed 28.6 mph W 56th (2011) Crashes None reported in past ten years. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request Item listed B1 in May 2018 City Council traffic safety report- recommended no action. Chapel Lane and Chapel Drive W 55th Street and Brookview Avenue W 56th Street at Warwick Place / Yvonne Terrace STAFF REPORT Page 4 B6. Request for traffic signals at Gleason Rd and Creek Valley Rd Staff recommends no changes citing traffic volume and crash history. B7. Request for sign improvements at Vernon Avenue and Arctic Way Staff recommends no action as crosswalk follows City policy. Description Requestor is concerned with vehicles not stopping for children crossing the intersection traveling to and from Creek Valley Elementary. ADT 5,800 (AADT Gleason 2014) Peak Hour 775 5:15 PM 920 (Creek Valley 2011) Peak Hour 200 85% Speed 33.8 mph (Gleason 2016) 26.9 mph (Creek Valley 2011) Crashes None reported in past 10 years. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request N/A Unique Circumstances Currently all-way stop controlled with crosswalk over north and east side of intersection. Policy Closest warrants to be met are peak hour warrants – 5:15-6:15 PM. Discussion Signals do not meet warrants – eight, four and peak hour. Description Resident is concerned with children crossing at the all- way-stop-controlled-crosswalk. Resident is requesting flashing stop sign or RRFBs. AADT 3,800 (2015) on Vernon Ave. 85% Speed 38.3 mph Lincoln Dr (2014) Crashes One in 2021- westbound distracted driver hit median signposts west of Arctic Way. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Traveling eastbound, crosswalk sign visibility impacted due to vegetation and location of sign. Previous Request N/A Unique Circumstance Intersection is offset 50 feet with Tamarac. Overlay project completed in summer 2023. Discussion Crosswalk policy recommends no change in treatments. MN-MUTCD peak hour traffic signal warrants Gleason Rd at Creek Valley Road and Cherokee Trail Vernon Ave facing east at Arctic Way STAFF REPORT Page 5 B8. Request for all-way stop controls at Vernon Ave and Vernon Ct Staff recommends no action citing traffic volume and crash history. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A resident notified staff crosswalk markings needed to be repainted at the intersection of Cahill Rd and W 70th St. Public Works repainted the markings. D2. A resident was concerned with detoured traffic speeding along W 58th St and Xerxes Ave during a short-term closure along France Ave. The EPD was notified for added enforcement. D3. A complaint was made regarding the safety of snowplow stakes along the boulevard of a property at W 57th St and Zenith Ave. There is no code available to enforce removal of stakes and the requestor was recommended to speak directly with the homeowner of the concern. D4. A request to continue a current sidewalk project on the east side of France Ave extending north towards Fuller St. The requestor was informed a sidewalk is planned in the City CIP and was encouraged to submit a petition to City Council to consider more timely installation. D5. A recycling company was having issues traveling along the 5200 block of Kellogg Ave due to construction crews parking on both sides of the street. One sided parking restriction was installed for the remainder of the project. D6. A request was submitted for future considerations improving traffic queueing for eastbound traffic on W 66th St approaching France Ave. The request will be reviewed upon future intersection enhancements. D7. A resident utilizing a disabled child sign along McCauley Trl notified City staff a sign was missing. Public Works replaced the sign. D8. A transit rider noticed signal timing issues at W 50th St and Halifax Ave. Signal timing is being impacted by nearby construction. Following the completion of work, the signals will be reviewed and adjusted properly. D9. A request was submitted for City staff to remove construction signs following the completion of a project on the 4500 block of Bruce Ave. Public Works notified the contractor to remove the signs. D10. A resident was concerned for the safety of pedestrians and is requesting to restrict pedestrians from using the Browndale Avenue Bridge. This was previously reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee recommending no restrictions as Browndale Bridge is a public right-of-way. No restrictions were approved by City Council at the January 21, 2021 meeting. Description Resident cites a blind curve to the east impedes sight lines and allows for dangerous traffic movement entering Vernon from the cul-de-sac. AADT 3,800 (2015) on Vernon Ave. 85% Speed 38.3 mph, west of intersection. Crashes None reported in past ten years. Ped and Bike Crosses N/A Sight Lines Adequate Previous Request N/A Unique Circumstances Vernon Ave overlaid in 2023. Lincoln Dr overlaid in 2022. Vernon Ave / Lincoln Dr and Vernon Court STAFF REPORT Page 6 D11. A resident reported drivers failing to follow all-way stop controls at Maloney Ave and Arthur St. The Edina Police were notified of concerns for enforcement. D12. City staff was notified of residential signs restricting parking along Timber Ridge. The signs were reviewed and were not changing current parking availability on Timber Ridge due to proximity of a drvieway and intersections nearby. D13. Edina Police requested to udpate parking restriction signage in the 50th & France area for clarity. Public Works updated the signs. D14. A resident requested staff to consider a roundabout at W 66th St and West Shore Dr due to evening rush hour on W 66th causing delays on West Shore. A request was also made for speed enforcement. Police were notified of the request. D15. A resident was requesting to place a noncommercial opinion sign in their boulevard to inform drivers of the speed limit. The resident was informed of the requirements the sign must follow. D16. An incorrect speed limit sign was placed on Blake Rd north of Interlachen Blvd by the street reconstruction contractor. The correct sign was installed. D17. A complaint was made of signal timing at W 69th St and York Ave. Hennepin county was notified of the request to review current timing of the signals. Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2023 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2023 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Commission: Transportation Commission 2023 Annual Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Pedestrian Crossing Policy Review Review existing crossing policy and recommend changes with consideration for local amenities such as parks and schools. Deliverable Report and recommendations to City Council Leads Chris Brown Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-Committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Engineering, Parks & Recreation) Jan: No update. Feb: Starting to review policy, resources provided by staff and case studies from other communities. Mar: Started reviewing case studies from Seattle, Denver and Dakota County and will bring back findings and recommendations. Apr: Next step is to meet with staff. May: Meeting with staff next week to discuss next steps. Jun: Met with staff to talk about next steps, focusing on case studies and looking for areas where Edina can improve. Jul: No update. Aug: No update. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Bicycle Network Planning for Bikes as Transportation Develop a priority list of high-traffic corridors and ideas for bike friendly improvements. Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Andy Lewis, Jill Plumb- Smith Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison Jan: Subcommittee will use 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as blueprint to guide this initiative. Requested street reconstruction information and Hennepin County contacts from staff. Feb: Subcommittee will connect with Hennepin County staff on gaps in their system and timeline for improvements. Mar: Subcommittee met with Hennepin County staff, learned about County’s cost participation program. Hennepin County has also identified how inhospitable France Ave is for pedestrians and cyclists. Apr: Subcommittee will review information provided by staff, will focus efforts on what is within City’s control. May: Subcommittee is making progress on a map of recommendations based on information provided by City and County. Jun: Subcommittee is looking at current bike routes to Southdale and Cahill. Jul: No update. Aug: Subcommittee is reviewing anticipated capital projects. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) France Avenue Corridor Review Review the safety, accessibility, and amenities along the existing France Avenue Transit Corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders between Minnesota Drive and Highway 62 (Southdale District). Investigation will include site visits and review of similar case studies that promote non-automobile transportation modes along similar scale roadways and will include input from key stakeholders. Inquiry is in response to the Climate Action Plan and new parking ordinances. Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Tricia Rubenstein, Bruce McCarthy Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-committee Budget Required: None. Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~10 hours from Communications for stakeholder engagement/website Jan: Requested Hennepin County contacts from staff. Feb: Subcommittee has started a base drawing, highlighting sidewalks, crosswalks, driveways, and signage. Requested Richfield contacts from staff to get more information on recent W 66th St reconstruction project. Mar: Subcommittee reviewed existing sidewalks gaps, amenities for cyclists. Hennepin County is adding sidewalk between Minnesota Dr and W 76th St. Staff provided a contact for the City of Richfield to learn about recent W 66th St project. Apr: Subcommittee reached out to Planning about redevelopment proposal at Macy’s and lack of bicycle facilities. A pedestrian underpass is also being discussed related to the redevelopment of Macy’s and 7200/7250 France. May: Subcommittee is meeting with the City of Richfield’s Public Works Director this month to learn about W 66th St reconstruction project. Jun: Subcommittee met with Richfield staff to talk about multi-modal improvement projects. Members asked if there are landscaping standards for France. Jul: No update. Aug: Subcommittee reviewed Southdale Design Guidelines, planning to present preliminary findings at September meeting. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Boulevard Tree Planting Review options for replacement and new boulevard tree planting program (Greenspace + Trees Strategy GS1). Deliverable Report to City Council Leads Tricia Rubenstein Target Completion Date Q4 Sub-Committee Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from City Forester Jan: Already collected information on potential opportunities. Feb: Planning to meet with City Forester in spring. Mar: City Forester has new interactive map showing where new trees are being planted. Apr: Subcommittee reached out to City Forester to schedule another meeting. May: Subcommittee met with City Forester again. City has almost reached its goal of 1,000 new trees this year and the spring tree sale was a big success. Jun: Subcommittee asked for the street recon map. Jul: No update. Aug: Subcommittee connected with City Forester again, reviewed Southdale Design Guidelines. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Cahill Small Area Plan Appoint Commissioner to serve on the Cahill small area plan working group. Deliverable Commissioner will actively participate in the working group and provide regular updates to the Commission. Leads None Target Completion Date Q4 Working Group Budget Required: Funds available through Hennepin County Planning Grant Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison. Jan: Commissioner Kitui absent, no update provided. Next public workshop is Tuesday, February 21, 7-9 p.m. at Public Works. Feb: No update. Mar: No update. Apr: Add discussion item to May agenda. May: Draft plan is now available on Better Together Edina website for public comment through June 22. Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled for June 28. Commission will review and comment at their next meeting. Jun: Commission reviewed and commented on the draft plan. Jul: Initiative complete. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Parking Consideration of future parking in Edina to identify parking initiatives to pursue in the next 10-15 years, in what order and what Commissions/resources should be assigned to each. Deliverable Recommendation to City Council (Review and Comment from ETC, EEC) Leads Kirk Johnson Target Completion Date Q4 Cross-Commission Committee (PC lead, EEC) Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Planning, Engineering) Jan: Planning Commission lead (Alkire) will set up a meeting in early March. EEC representative is Commissioner Schima. Planning expects to develop a roadmap for Council/Commissions on parking initiatives. ETC will inquire whether bike parking can be included. Feb: No update. Mar: Waiting to hear who new lead is from Planning Commission. Apr: No update. May: Subcommittee reached out to Planning to determine where this initiative lies in their priorities. Jun: On hold until Planning reaches out. Jul: No update Aug: Met with Planning subcommittee, work will continue into 2024. Next meeting is scheduled for September 6. Initiative #7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Enhancements to Commission Response to Community Comments Create more thorough and consistent communication to provide to community members who comment at Transportation Commission meetings or provide written commentary to the Commission or City staff. Deliverable Proposed set of communications Leads Andy Lewis Grant Wright Roger Bildsten Target Completion Date Q3 Budget Required: None Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours from Community Engagement Manager, 1-2 hours from Communications Aug: Subcommittee will bring draft language to next meeting. Approved by City Council December 6, 2022 Amended by City Council August 2, 2023 Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Transit service advocacy, pedestrian safety education, speed limit adherence Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2024 Work Plan Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Staff will provide an update on the 2024 work plan development process. Date: October 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: IX.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Proposed 2024 Regular Meeting Dates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff memo with proposed 2024 regular meeting dates. ATTACHMENTS: Description Memo: Proposed 2024 Regular Meeting Dates City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 October 26, 2023 Transportation Commission Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Proposed 2024 Regular Meeting Dates None; information only. Information / Background: Historically, the Transportation Commission has held their regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month at Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, 55424). For the 2024 calendar year, the regular meeting dates are as follows; January 18 July 18 February 15 August 15 March 28* September 19 April 18 October 24** May 16 November 21 June 20 December 19 *The March regular meeting is proposed for the fourth Thursday of the month so as not to coincide with spring break for Edina Public Schools. **The October regular meeting is proposed for the fourth Thursday of the month so as not to coincide with the annual Minnesota Educators Academy (MEA) conference.